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U.S. Marshals find 79 missing children in Ohio in largest operation of its kind
WLWT • • nation
Key Points:
- The U.S. Marshals Service conducted "Operation Meridian" in Ohio, recovering 79 missing children aged 7 to 17, marking the largest operation of its kind in the state.
- The operation targeted children missing due to suspected sex trafficking, abuse, neglect, running away, and other dangers, with federal, state, and local authorities collaborating in the effort.
- Notable recoveries included two sisters missing for years; one was found hidden in a basement crawlspace, and the other located at a Columbus restaurant, leading to the arrest of their mother for probation violation.
- Another case involved a 16-year-old human trafficking victim found in Toledo, with ongoing investigations into potential criminal activity involving a man she was with.
- Officials emphasized providing medical and psychological support to recovered children, highlighting the operation's success due to dedicated law enforcement and community partnerships.
