US Marshals Find 200 Missing Children in Nationwide Operation

Published on July 2, 2024

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) found 200 missing children, including sex trafficking victims, abused children and runaways in a six-week nationwide operation, the Department of Justice announced July 1. “One of the most sacred missions of U.S. Marshals Service is locating and recovering our nation’s critically missing children,” said USMS Director Ronald Davis. “This is one of our top priorities as there remain thousands of children still missing and at risk.” Of the children found, 173 were endangered runaways, one was a family abduction, another was a non-family abduction and 25 were considered otherwise missing. The youngest was a five-month-old baby. The USMS carried out Operation We Will Find You 2 along with federal, state and local agencies from May 20 to June 24. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offered technical assistance in the operation. ...

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