Europol's EC3, together with 13 countries, joined forces in a worldwide police operation to arrest child sex offenders and to identify and rescue the victims. The suspected child sex offenders were members of an online forum that was operated from a server based in the Netherlands.
Results
670 suspects identified and 184 arrested. 230 children safeguarded. Website taken down.
Main figures
- 670 suspects identified
- 184 arrested
- 230 children safeguarded