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Operation Midnight Smoke Exposed | Durham News
Operation Midnight Smoke just delivered a major blow to online predators, netting fourteen arrests nationwide—including in Las Vegas—with suspects ranging from teens to seniors. The FBI led the charge, using undercover agents posing as kids and a flood of cyber tips to track down offenders exploiting digital platforms. Tip numbers skyrocketed from 5,000 in 2019 to over 52,000 last year, fueled by kids’ increased online presence and smarter monitoring tools. Most tips come from Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook. Law enforcement warns this fight is far from over—and urges parents to…
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