International Operation Sunflower has resulted in 245 arrests of child pornographers and the identification and rescue of 123 victims.
Operation Sunflower is an ongoing, international program involving ICE and local agencies, such as Phoenix PD Internet Crimes Against Children, to rescue victims of child pornography and arrest abusers.
Amber Cargile of ICE Arizona reports 245 men and women have been arrested, so far, including two men in Phoenix and one in Tucson.
In addition, 123 male and female victims of child exploitation have been identified, so far. Forty four children were directly rescued from abusers.
ICE seeks your help in identifying people suspected of dealing in child pornography. If you have information, or need to report something suspicious that shows up on your computer or if you think your child may have been approached, do not hesitate to call the tip line 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or go to www.ICE.gov/tips .
