by Katie Jerkovich at RedState
A massive child trafficking rescue operation in the state of Florida netted more than a hundred missing children who will now be home in time for the holidays.
During a press conference on Monday, Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier shared details about a multi-agency task force, “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a two-week child recovery operation in the area, where more than 120 children who were reported missing were located. The children range in age from 23 months to 17 years old.
There were also six felony arrests made in the operation.
Attorney General James Uthmeier joins U.S. Marshal Berger in Tampa to announce largest child rescue mission in history. https://t.co/PHxdn3aFRT
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) November 17, 2025
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“If you want to prey upon them, if you want to groom them, if you want to abuse them, everybody up here is coming for you with everything we’ve got,” Uthmeier said. “We’re gonna lock you up for as long as possible,” Uthmeier said. “Child predators stay out of Florida.”
“This Operation highlights the strength and diligence of Florida’s Law Enforcement. I am deeply grateful for…
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