articleAuthorities in Florida have arrested 12 suspects who attempted to engage in sexual activity with minors as part of an undercover operation targeting predators. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office said "Operation Lucky Strike," a tactical undercover Internet Crimes Against Children, was launched to arrest dangerous cyber predators who attempt to have sex with children. While conducting the operation, law enforcement officials posed as minors on different websites waiting to be solicited through online messages. But upon their arrival, they were apprehended by law enforcement officials. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office worked with the U.S. Secret Service, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the Tavares Police Department to arrest the suspects.

Source: Fox News March 18, 2023 18:47 UTC