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Florida authorities arrest 281 in massive child predator and trafficking sting

Polk County human trafficking child exploitation Walt Disney World Universal Studios

A seven-day undercover operation in Polk County, Florida, dubbed “Operation Polk Around and Find Out II,” resulted in the arrest of 281 individuals. The multi-agency effort targeted two primary areas: adults attempting to meet minors for sexual purposes and human trafficking networks.

The operation led to 488 new criminal charges, including 198 felonies. Among those arrested were 17 employees from local theme parks, specifically 13 from Walt Disney World and four from Universal Studios. Seven of these employees face charges related to child sexual abuse. Other notable arrests included a youth football coach, an Orange County deputy, and an active-duty Navy sailor.

Authorities reported that the suspects had a combined criminal history of 798 prior charges. During the sting, detectives seized 24 firearms and charged 32 individuals with possession of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Additionally, 11 victims of human trafficking were identified.

Of the detainees, 32 were identified as undocumented immigrants from various countries, including Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, and Haiti. Sixteen of these individuals were transferred to the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Grady Judd · James Uthmeier · Polk County Sheriff's Office · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Universal Orlando Resort · Universal Studios · Walt Disney World

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Operativo en Florida resulta en 281 arrestos por delitos sexuales contra menores y trata de personas [crprensa.com]
Detienen a exempleado de Disney por intentar abusar de menor [hch.tv]
Operación en Florida deja 281 arrestos por abuso sexual de menores y trata: ... [www.notitarde.com.ve]
佛州打擊兒童性犯罪拘281人 驚見17主題樂園員工 - 星島日報 [www.singtaousa.com]
'Polk Around & Find Out': Sheriff Grady releases details of successful child predator sting · American Wire News [americanwirenews.com]
Operação nos EUA prende funcionários da Disney e Universal por predação infantil - PAIPEE [br.paipee.com]
Operação contra abuso infantil prende 17 funcionários da Disney e Universal [brasilemfolhas.com.br]
Polícia prende funcionários da Disney e Universal por crimes contra crianças – Imprensa Pública [imprensapublica.com.br]
Disney World Mickey Mouse impersonator and ‘worst of worst’ football coach among nearly 300 busted in sex sting [offthepress.com]
Arrestan en Florida a 281 personas tras megaoperativo contra la trata de personas y el abuso infantil – Poder & Crítica [www.poderycritica.com]
Sickening: 13 Disney and Four Universal Employees Among 281 Arrested in Massive Florida Predator Sting, Ex-Mickey Mouse Performer Brought Diapers to Meet Child [www.stationgossip.com]
Operação contra abuso de menores prende funcionários de Disney e Universal | CNN Brasil [www.cnnbrasil.com.br]
Lavorava travestito da Topolino a Disney World: arrestato per reati sessuali su minori [cinemaserietv.it]
Ação policial nos EUA prende 281 suspeitos de crimes contra crianças e tráfico humano [clicrdc.com.br]
Operação na Flórida prende 17 funcionários da Disney e Universal por suspeitas de exploração infantil [www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br]
Disney World Cast Members Arrested, Fired in Recent Major Child Predator & Sex Trafficking Operation [www.disneyfanatic.com]
Disney workers, deputy and youth coach among 281 arrested in Florida human trafficking sting [www.fox5atlanta.com]
Disney workers, deputy and youth coach among 281 arrested in Florida human trafficking sting [www.fox2detroit.com]
Operation focused on people trying to meet for unlawful sexual activity | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey - National Cyber Security Consulting [nationalcybersecurity.com]
Megaoperação policial prende centenas de suspeitos por crimes sexuais e atinge funcionários de parques [saobentoemfoco.com.br]
Detienen en Florida a personas señaladas por abuso sexual infantil y trata de personas [www.tn23.tv]
Arrestan en Florida a 281 sospechosos por presunto abuso sexual de menores y trata de personas [www.14ymedio.com]
Membros da Disney estão entre 281 presos em operação contra pedofilia [atarde.com.br]
Arrestaron en Florida a 281 personas acusadas de abuso sexual de menores y trata de personas [www.el-carabobeno.com]
Disney, Universal Workers Arrested in Child Predator, Trafficking Sting [insidethemagic.net]
Disney workers, deputy and youth coach among 281 arrested in Florida human trafficking sting [www.livenowfox.com]
17 empleados de dos empresas de entretenimiento, entre los 281 detenidos en operativo encubierto en Florida [www.minuto30.com]
Ex-Mickey Mouse e outros 16 funcionários da Disney e Universal são presos por crimes sexuais contra crianças nos EUA [ndmais.com.br]
EUA prendem 281 em operação contra tráfico humano e crimes sexuais | Mundo e Ciência | O Dia [odia.ig.com.br]
13 Disney World Employees Reportedly Arrested In Florida Human Trafficking & Child Predator Investigation (VIDEO) [theshaderoom.com]
Polícia dos EUA prende funcionários da Disney e da Universal por abuso sexual [www.brasil247.com]
Polícia prende funcionários da Disney e Universal por predação infantil [www.metropoles.com]