The Massachusetts State Police announced Monday the results of a three-day, statewide operation addressing what it calls the growing problem of possession, production, and sharing of child sexual abuse material, as well as child enticement and other illegal activity.

State police said “Operation Firewall” resulted in the arrests of 56 people across 38 Massachusetts communities. The defendants range in age from 18 to 75, and state police say they will face charges connected to child pornography, child enticement, as well as charges stemming from outstanding warrants for assault and battery of a child, rape of a child, and failure to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board.

“There is no profile when it comes to child exploitation,” said State Police Lt. Col. Dan Tucker. “Operation Fi

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