More than 150 illegal migrant sexual predators were arrested in a massive sting operation referred to as "Operation Dirtbag," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced during an appearance on FOX & Friends Wednesday (November 12) morning.

The reported sexual predator arrests -- which included individuals previously convicted of child molestation and sexual assault -- were among 230 illegal migrants detained in Florida for various crimes, which also reportedly included murder and numerous drug offenses, according to the Department of Homeland Security via the New York Post .

“This operation was called Operation Criminal Return. I call it Operation Dirtbag because these individuals were sex offenders, but not just sex offenders, they targeted children,” Noem told FOX &

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