Massachusetts State Police arrested 56 people in a three-day sting operation targeting child pornography and exploitation across the state, officials announced Monday.

“If you think you may know the type of person who commits these types of crimes, I can assure you there is no profile when it comes to child exploitation,” said Lt. Col. Dan Tucker, commander of the State Police Division of Investigative Services.

“Operation Firewall brought us to nearly 40 communities across every part of the Commonwealth. We arrested successful business people, homeowners, spouses and parents of children. Fifty-five of the suspects are men, and one is a woman. The suspects arrested range in age of 18 to 75. These suspects could be your neighbors.”

Operation Firewall, conducted by the State Police and la

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