Federal and local authorities successfully rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered several trafficking operations in a coordinated effort across Texas. The operation, known as "Operation Lightning Bug," was centered in San Antonio and led to multiple arrests, felony warrants, and new investigations.

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in collaboration with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, spearheaded the initiative. Teams from USMS offices in San Antonio, Del Rio, Midland, and Pecos worked alongside SAPD's Missing Persons Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Street Crimes Unit. They reviewed data from the Texas Crime Information Center and the National Crime Information Center to identify at-risk juveniles, l eading to the recovery of

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