Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/24908857 (061828ZAUG26) Notable: Operation Muddy Waters -Multiple Arrests of Non-Compliant Sex Offenders and Child Exploitation Crimes Across Mississippi
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Federal, State and Local Authorities Announce Multiple Arrests of Non-Compliant Sex Offenders and Child Exploitation Crimes Across Mississippi
In 11 days, Operation Results in 69 Arrests and More to Come
OXFORD, MS— U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi (USAO NDMS), Scott Leary, hosted a press conference announcing the results of Operation Muddy Waters, a statewide initiative spearheaded by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to target child sex offenders and child exploitation crimes across Mississippi. The operation coordinated with federal, state and local law enforcement across the state. The operation began July 20 and ended July 31.
In total, Operation Muddy Waters led to 13 child exploitation arrests, 48 sex offender absconder arrests, two referrals to Louisiana and Colorado, one victim recovered, more than 8 search warrants, more than 50 devices seized for forensics and at least three immigration detainers.
Those participating in this operation with HSI and USAO NDMS included:
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi
U.S. Marshals Service
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office
Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Marshall County Sheriff’s Department
DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department
Oxford Police Department
Forrest County Sheriff’s Department
Hinds County Sheriff’s Department
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department
Pearl County Sheriff’s Department
Hancock County SheriffPost too long. Click here to view the full text.
