More than 30 children rescued in trafficking crackdown across Texas as expert dispels 'biggest myth'

Federal authorities have rescued more than 30 missing children in a major human trafficking operation called "Operation Lightning Bug" across Texas, as reported by Fox News.

The coordinated effort by US Marshals and San Antonio Police Department targeted vulnerable youth and uncovered multiple trafficking operations. Teams searched crime databases, conducted interviews, and connected survivors with support services during the comprehensive sweep centered in San Antonio.

• Three arrests made for harboring runaways and nine felony warrants executed during the operation
• Six sex trafficking survivors rescued and connected with specialized support services
• Five new trafficking investigations opened, with over 120 additional juveniles voluntarily returned home
• Expert warns traffickers increasingly target unstable children and use technology for recruitment and control