Hundreds of sickos arrested in sweeping SoCal child predator crackdown – 40 kids rescued
A significant crackdown on child predators in Southern California has led to the arrest of 341 individuals and the rescue of at least 40 children. The operation, named 'Operation Firewall,' targeted various offenders across five counties over a two-week period. Authorities emphasized the alarming rise in online exploitation and pledged to continue their efforts to protect vulnerable children.
- ▪Operation Firewall resulted in the arrest of 341 alleged pedophiles.
- ▪The operation took place across five counties between April 19 and May 3.
- ▪Some of the crimes included human trafficking and the production of child sexual abuse material.
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Metro Hundreds of sickos arrested in sweeping SoCal child predator crackdown – 40 kids rescued By Jeremy Louwerse Published May 21, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A horrifying network of child predators has been smashed by police across Southern California – with 341 alleged pedophiles arrested and at least 40 children rescued in a massive two-week sting. The sweeping operation, dubbed “Operation Firewall,” targeted offenders across five counties between April 19 and May 3, authorities revealed. The suspects are accused of crimes including the production, distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, lewd acts with minors, human trafficking, and attempting to lure children into sex acts.
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