"Detectives began preparing for the operation six months ago, with 19 agencies working together to identify suspects. The suspects range in age from 25 to 78 and were identified using numerous social media apps and websites, including Facebook, ChatApp, Discord, DoubleLIst, FetLife, Grindr, Mega Personal Ad and Skip the Games, to solicit minors ages 13-15, detectives alleged. The suspects believed they were meeting these children for sexual activities."
May 31, 2024
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mooresville-child-sex-predator-sting-operation-artemis-biggest-bust-department-history/275-db3e8a5e-0d5b-433b-88d1-945e423820bb
15 charged in largest child predator sting in Mooresville history | wcnc.com
The suspects used various social media apps to meet kids ages 13-15 for sexual activities, investigators said.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mooresville-child-sex-predator-sting-operation-artemis-biggest-bust-department-history/275-db3e8a5e-0d5b-433b-88d1-945e423820bb
