Federal officials have announced the recovery of 70 missing children in Texas.
“Operation Lost Souls” saved dozens of pre-teens and teenagers who ranged in age from 10 to 17 years old, according to a news release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Many of the children were runaways and were victims of sex trafficking, physical abuse and sexual abuse.
A majority of them were found in West Texas during the three-week sweep that started at the end of April. Others were found in the Dallas/Ft. Worth areas, Colorado and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, ICE said.
In addition to saving the 70 children, the investigation also led to other cases that are currently being reviewed.