17 Disney and Universal employees among 281 arrested in Florida sex trafficking sting, sheriff says
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17 Disney and Universal employees among 281 arrested in Florida sex trafficking sting, sheriff says

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Key Points:

  • A week-long joint operation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office resulted in the arrest of 281 suspects involved in human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, including 17 employees from Disney World and Universal Studios.
  • Among the suspects, 31 traveled to Polk County to engage in sexual activities with children, with 13 arrested from Disney and 4 from Universal.
  • The operation revealed that 32 suspects were undocumented immigrants, 24 carried firearms, and 9 were on probation; 16 undocumented suspects have been handed over to ICE.
  • Notable arrests included a youth sports coach, an active Navy member, and a former Disney employee who portrayed Mickey Mouse and had a diaper fetish.
  • Disney cooperated with authorities and has terminated all employees implicated in the investigation.

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