12 Arrested in Sacramento County Child Pornography Sting

Tens of thousands of images and videos were recovered during the operation, according to the sheriff’s office.
12 Arrested in Sacramento County Child Pornography Sting
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A two-week online child pornography investigation in the Sacramento Valley region of California has resulted in the arrests of 12 men, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced Oct. 31.

The Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force, made up of 18 local agencies including the sheriff’s office, conducted the high-tech investigation called “Operation Monster Mash.”

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