# Child exploitation law enforcement operations in US South

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-exploitation-law-enforcement-operations-in-us-south
> Updated: 2026-08-31T23:18:13.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in the Southern United States have conducted separate multi-agency operations targeting the sexual exploitation of minors.

In Mississippi, ‘Operation Muddy Waters’—a collaboration involving Homeland Security Investigations, the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, and local police—resulted in the arrest of three men. Authorities noted that more than 60 people have been arrested as part of this ongoing initiative, with some suspects reportedly holding positions of trust.

In Louisiana, ‘Operation Bottom Dweller’ targeted the exploitation of minors via electronic and online platforms. Led by the Attorney General's Office and the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, the sting resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, including a minister, on charges such as indecent behavior and computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Louisiana law enforcement arrests 10 in child exploitation sting

Ten people were arrested in Louisiana during ‘Operation Bottom Dweller,’ an undercover sting targeting those allegedly using online platforms to sexually exploit minors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louisiana-law-enforcement-arrests-10-in-child-exploitation-sting

### 2026-08-11: Mississippi authorities arrest three in child enticement operation

Three men were arrested in Mississippi as part of ‘Operation Muddy Waters’, a multi-agency crackdown on child enticement involving over 60 arrests to date.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mississippi-authorities-arrest-three-in-child-enticement-operation

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