Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force will be presenting the recent outcomes of their two-month long Operation Broken Heart,
a nationwide sting which investigated over 18,000 complaints of internet-related abuse and brought nearly 1,700 alleged abusers into custody during the months of April and May 2019. Those arrested are suspected of producing or possessing child pornography, engaging in child sex trafficking, enticing minors online for sexual purposes or traveling across state lines to sexually abuse children. The ICAC task forces identified over 300 potential offenders and nearly 360 minors who suffered from child exploitation.