6
Recovered
Evidence →
Source wording: “6 trafficking survivors recovered”
Why not counted: Other figures are minimum/approximate and may overlap.
Operation Lightning Bug
Texas / San Antonio
Reported / announced2025-09-10
Record statusVerified
CHILDREN FOUND contributionNot currently counted
6 survivors recovered; 30+ located
6 trafficking survivors recovered; 30+ missing juveniles located; 120+ encouraged to return home
The event
What happened
Multi-agency San Antonio initiative reviewing every missing juvenile listed in state and national databases for the area.
Purpose
Locate missing juveniles at high risk of exploitation and disrupt trafficking activity in San Antonio.
Disclosure note: No individual child identities are stored.
The numbers
Reported outcomes
30
Safely Located
Evidence →
Source wording: “30+ missing juveniles located”
Why not counted: Minimum/approximate; not exact.
120
Outreach Not Recovery
Evidence →
Source wording: “120+ encouraged to return home”
Why not counted: Outreach figure, not documented recovery/location.
The people and agencies
Who went looking
Bexar County Sheriff's OfficeLocal partner
San Antonio Police DepartmentLocal partner
U.S. Marshals ServiceLead federal partner
The receipts
Sources
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