Framingham, MA – Massachusetts State Police have arrested 56 people statewide following “Operation Firewall,” a coordinated, three-day initiative targeting child exploitation and online abuse, officials announced earlier this week.
According to the Massachusetts State Police, the operation—part of the Department’s broader Excellence Initiative—focused on identifying individuals involved in the possession, production, and sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), as well as other crimes involving child enticement.
During the sweep, Troopers carried out 34 residential search warrants and seized 229 electronic devices across 38 communities. The suspects, ranging in age from 18 to 75, face charges related to child pornography, child enticement, and other serious offenses. Several were also wanted on outstanding warrants, including for assault and battery of a child, rape of a child, and failure to register as sex offenders.
State Police say Operation Firewall was a collaborative effort involving multiple specialized units, including the Cyber Crime Unit, the High Risk Victims Unit, and local law enforcement partners. Teams also conducted sting operations and tracked fugitives accused of sexually motivated crimes against minors.
Authorities urge anyone with information about child exploitation to contact local police or call 911 immediately.
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