Overview
- Authorities said the week-long effort focused on teens deemed critically missing and at heightened risk of exploitation.
- U.S. Marshals worked with California DOJ and Riverside County agencies alongside CHP, Anaheim PD, LAPD, FBI, Homeland Security and the Secret Service.
- Officials reported that one of the seven people arrested is connected to child sex trafficking.
- Recovered youths received victim advocacy, medical support and resources to help reunite them with families or guardians.
- Investigators identified more than 50 missing teens, ages 14 to 17, and said follow-up searches and accountability efforts will continue.