Detectives pretended to be kids online. Then 31 adults showed up

A weeklong Polk County sting operation resulted in 281 arrests after detectives posed as children online to lure predators. Among those apprehended were 17 employees from Disney World and Universal. The operation targeted adults attempting to contact minors, emphasizing the importance of online safety for families. This law enforcement action highlights the ongoing risks children face on the internet and provides a basis for families to implement better security measures to protect their children from online predators.