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Operation Volcano: 42 Arrests in Child Exploitation Sting
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Riverside County detectives concluded Operation Volcano, a year-long child exploitation investigation, resulting in over 500 suspects identified and 42 arrests. The operation targeted individuals sharing illegal child abuse images online in the Inland Empire and surrounding areas. The team infiltrated dark web networks, tracing IP addresses to apprehend distributors of abusive material. Among those arrested were individuals holding positions of public trust, such as a child psychologist, a naturopathic doctor, a retired cop, corporate executives, and a postal worker. Investigators emphasized the importance of open conversations with children about online safety, as tech controls can be bypassed by predators who often groom kids on social media.
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