A large-scale operation against human trafficking and sexual crimes against minors left a balance of 281 people arrested in the state of Floridaamong whom are 17 workers belonging to the Disney World and Universal Studios chains, according to the official report presented this Friday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
According to data released by CBS News, Sheriff Grady Judd explained in a press conference that police procedure spread for seven continuous days with the goal of locating and arresting subjects who contacted minors and they moved with the intention of carrying out illicit sexual conduct and human exploitation.
The judicial authority indicated that 31 of those arrested moved directly to the jurisdiction of the county with the intention of maintain sexual contact with underage victims.
In statements collected by CBS News, the police chief pointed out that of the group of theme park workers, 13 worked at Disney facilities and four were on Universal’s payroll.
“It is extremely disturbing to encounter depraved pedophiles like these, who are very eager to have sexual relations with children. That’s why we carry out these types of covert operationsJudd noted.
In relation to the situation of the rest of those involved, the official He stated that 32 of those arrested remained in the country without legal documentation, of which 16 were taken into the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Likewise, he explained that 24 of those involved came armed to the meeting points and nine were under conditional release.
The police headquarters also presented specific cases identified within the group of suspects.
Among the arrests stands out that of the technical director of the Davenport Titans, a local sports team. where he directed minors between the ages of 11 and 14, who, according to investigations, believed that he would go on a date with a 14-year-old teenager.
Inside the batch of arrested There is also an active duty member of the US Navy.
The police report also detailed the capture of a former Disney employee who portrayed the character Mickey Mouse and showed behavior linked to children’s clothing, from whom the officers seized two bags loaded with diapers at the time of being intercepted.
