AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE
DATE: March 5, 2024
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INCIDENT TYPE: 2nd Annual Operation Janus- participating agency with North Texas ICAC
OFFICER SUBMITTING RELEASE: Sgt. Carla Burr-PIO
DETAILS: Amarillo Police Department, in collaboration with the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), recently concluded the second annual Operation Janus. This joint effort, spanning from January 15 to February 2, led to the arrest of 47 individuals charged with various sex crimes against children. The task force focused on investigating and combating online predators preying on vulnerable youth. Their coordinated operations resulted in:
1. Apprehension of 47 suspects involved in internet crimes against children, awaiting prosecution.
2. Identification and rescue of 13 children from child sexual abuse, offering them a chance for a safer future.
3. Seizure of 447 electronic devices containing terabytes of CSAM, reinforcing our ability to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes against children.
These efforts underline our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community's youth.
