86 Arrested After Maryland Task Force Targets Child Sex Offenders
COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ)-- Eighty six people were arrested after a Maryland State Police task force targets child sex offenders.
The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) joined a two-month initiative "Operation Broken Heart II" with 61 other task forces.
Maryland ICAC members worked to get child predators arrested and to promote internet safety education and outreach.
According to police, the focus for Maryland ICAC was to arrest those who "possess, manufacture, and distribute child pornography; engage in online enticement of children for sexual purposes; child prostitution, and those traveling abroad to sexually abuse foreign children."
ICAC's efforts resulted in 949 investigations.
