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2024 marked 40 years of operation for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Over the past four decades, NCMEC has continuously confronted evolving threats against children and worked with law enforcement, legislators, industry, survivors and their families and others to create and implement solutions to keep children safe online.

 

NCMEC's CyberTipline was created in 1998 to receive reports of suspected child sexual exploitation from the public and electronic service providers (ESPs). Through this work, we support law enforcement efforts to stop child sexual exploitation and abuse and provide services to combat the harmful circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

 

This report includes data from reports made to the CyberTipline in 2024 and reflects the ever-changing nature of the threats against children and the landscape of online child protection.

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                  Overview

NCMEC’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.

Every child deserves a safe childhood.

What Happens to Information in a CyberTip?

NCMEC staff review each tip and work to find a potential location for the incident reported so that it may be made available to the appropriate law-enforcement agency for possible investigation. We also use the information from our CyberTipline reports to help shape our prevention and safety messages.

Is Your Image Out There?

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One of the worst things about having an explicit image online is feeling like you’re facing everything alone. But you have people who care for you and want to help. Reach out to them!

A trusted adult can offer advice, help you report, and help you deal with other issues. It could be your mom, dad, an aunt, a school counselor, or anyone you trust and are comfortable talking to. You can also “self report” by making a report on your own to the CyberTipline.

Families of exploited children often feel alone in their struggle and overwhelmed by the issues affecting their lives. NCMEC provides assistance and support to victims and families such as crisis intervention and local counseling referrals to appropriate professionals. Additionally, NCMEC’s Team HOPE is a volunteer program that connects families to others who have experienced the crisis of a sexually exploited child.

Don't Give Up

Having a sexually exploitative image of yourself exposed online is a scary experience. It can make you feel vulnerable and isolated, but remember, others have been in the same situation as you – and they’ve overcome it. Learn the steps you can take to limit the spread of the content.

By the Numbers

In 2023, reports made to the CyberTipline rose more than 12% from the previous year, surpassing 36.2 million reports.

There were 105,653,162 data files reported to the CyberTipline in 2023.

Reports of online enticement increased by more than 300% from 44,155 in 2021 to 186,819 in 2023. 

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A Glimmer of Hope: How "Operation Desert Dawn" Brought 31 Missing Kids Home in Arizona

 

By Brett Fletcher

​When you hear the number "31," it might not sound massive at first. Maybe it's the size of a typical high school classroom or the number of days in a month. But when that number represents 31 missing and endangered children, it takes on an entirely different weight.

​Recently, the U.S. Marshals Service concluded a massive three-week initiative in Arizona dubbed Operation Desert Dawn. Running from April 13 to May 1, this coordinated federal and local effort sought out highly vulnerable, "critically missing" youth—and the results are a powerful reminder of the importance of community vigilance and law enforcement dedication.

​Here is what you need to know about this operation and why it matters.

​What Was Operation Desert Dawn?

​Led by the U.S. Marshals Service, alongside the Phoenix and Glendale police departments, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Operation Desert Dawn focused heavily on the Phoenix metro area and surrounding high-risk zones.

​Instead of searching for fugitives, authorities used their specialized tracking techniques to find children considered to be at an immediate and serious risk of exploitation, abuse, and human trafficking. By the time the operation wrapped up on May 1, 20 children had been safely recovered, and the physical locations of 11 others were successfully confirmed.

​The Lives Behind the Numbers

​It is easy to get lost in the statistics, but every single child located represents a life pulled back from the brink. The children ranged in age and background, but all shared one tragic commonality: they were in immediate danger.

​Some of the most urgent recoveries included:

• ​A 17-year-old who had been missing from Phoenix for a grueling 18 months.
• ​Two teenage girls (ages 16 and 17) in Glendale and Phoenix who were suspected victims of active sex trafficking.
• ​A 14-year-old who vanished from Phoenix and was tracked down hours away in Tucson.
• ​An 11-year-old girl struggling with severe mental health concerns.
• ​A 16-year-old facing the harsh realities of homelessness and substance use challenges.

​Many of these children were initially classified as "endangered runaways"—a term that sometimes downplays the reality that leaving voluntarily does not insulate a child from severe, life-threatening risks on the streets.

​A Word from the Frontlines

​The success of Operation Desert Dawn is a testament to what can happen when agencies pool their resources for the most vulnerable among us. U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona, Van Bayless, summed up the gravity of the mission perfectly:

​"This operation was about protecting children who were in vulnerable and dangerous situations. Each child we located represents a young life removed from the risk of exploitation, abuse, or worse. Through the dedication of our partners, these children now have the opportunity to return to safety and begin moving forward."

​How You Can Help

​While law enforcement and the NCMEC do the heavy lifting, keeping kids safe requires all of us. If you ever have information regarding a missing, endangered, or exploited child, do not wait.

​Call your local police department or reach out to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

​Thirty-one empty seats have now been filled. Let’s hope operations like Desert Dawn continue to bring these vulnerable kids out of the dark and back into the light.

Operation Iron Pursuit: FBI Cracks Down on Child Predators in Michigan

 

By Brett Fletcher

The fight to protect our most vulnerable continues as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announce the details of Operation Iron Pursuit. This large-scale initiative, focused heavily on the state of Michigan, is the latest in an aggressive, ongoing effort to rescue children and hold severe offenders accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Stiff Penalties for Predators

The DOJ is making it clear that crimes against children carry severe, life-altering consequences. Under federal guidelines, offenders swept up in these operations face steep mandatory sentences:

Exploitation: Carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in federal prison.

Attempted Coercion and Enticement: Carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to life in federal prison.

Local Agencies Leading the Charge

The success of Operation Iron Pursuit heavily relied on the dedication of local FBI divisions across Michigan.

“Our participation in Operation Iron Pursuit is another example of the work we do every day in Michigan to protect children and hold predators accountable,” said Jennifer Runyan, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “I am grateful for the dedicated efforts of our FBI Bay City, Flint, and Grand Rapids Resident Agencies, alongside the FBI Detroit Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force, whose work continues to safeguard our communities and protect children from those who seek to harm them.”

A Record Year for Child Rescue Operations

Operation Iron Pursuit builds upon the staggering momentum generated by the FBI and DOJ throughout the previous year. Three major operations concluded in 2025, resulting in the rescue of hundreds of children worldwide:

Operation Relentless Justice (Concluded Dec. 2025): Rescued 205 children and resulted in 293 arrests.

Operation Enduring Justice (Concluded Aug. 2025): Rescued 133 children and resulted in 234 arrests.

Operation Restore Justice (Concluded May 2025): Rescued 115 children and resulted in 205 arrests.

Supporting the Survivors

Arresting predators is only half the battle; the other half is supporting the survivors. During Operation Iron Pursuit, the FBI’s Victim Services Division (VSD) stepped in to assist rescued victims.

The VSD provided critical services, including forensic interviews, specialized referrals for medical and mental health resources, and overarching coordination with local partners. The core mission of the VSD is to inform, support, and assist victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the complex criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.

How You Can Help: Report Suspected Abuse

The DOJ partners with and funds the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). If you have any information or tips regarding the possible sexual exploitation of a child, you can report it to NCMEC's 24/7 hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or online at missingkids.org.

The Department urges the public to remain vigilant. You can also report suspected child exploitation directly to the FBI through the following channels:

Phone: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)

Online: tips.fbi.gov

Local: Contact your local FBI field office

Disclaimer: An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Caught in the Algorithm: When Child Advocacy Triggers Social Media Suspensions

 

By Brett Fletcher 

​The digital frontlines of child protection are complex, constantly shifting, and heavily guarded—as they should be. Social media platforms carry a massive responsibility to police their networks for predatory behavior and illegal content. To do this at scale, they rely heavily on automated algorithms and aggressive safety protocols.

​Usually, this is a good thing. We want platforms to err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of the vulnerable. But recently, we experienced firsthand what happens when those automated safety nets cast a little too wide of a net.

​Without warning, our X (formerly Twitter) account was suspended.

​For an organization dedicated to finding missing children and providing advocacy for exploited children, suddenly losing access to a primary communication channel is jarring. Information moves at lightning speed in our line of work. A delay in sharing a missing child flyer or an update on an international law enforcement operation can feel agonizing.

​After an appeal, the account was restored—though we are currently navigating the standard 48-hour waiting period for full functionality to return.

​This brief digital exile highlighted a unique paradox that legitimate child advocates face online. The algorithms designed to flag malicious actors are often triggered by the very terminology we use to fight them. When we discuss the realities of exploitation, share updates on law enforcement stings, or use specific keywords to educate the public, we inadvertently trip the wire.

​We become "friendly fire" in the algorithmic war against exploitation.

​Is it frustrating? Absolutely. But looking at the bigger picture, it is a side effect of a system that is trying—however imperfectly—to do the right thing. If an overly sensitive algorithm occasionally inconveniences an advocate but successfully blocks a predator, that is a trade-off we can survive.

​The heart of Trinity Mount Ministries has never been a single social media account. The true impact

 of this work relies entirely on our incredible community of online supporters. You are the ones who share the alerts, read the updates, and keep the awareness alive, even when the algorithms get confused.

​We will be back to full digital strength shortly. Until then, the work doesn't stop. The mission remains, the advocacy continues, and our community stands strong—algorithm or no algorithm.

Thank you for continuing to support Trinity Mount Ministries. We truly appreciate it.

Brett Fletcher - Founder of Trinity Mount Ministries 

500+ Victims of Child Exploitation Identified in Operation Renewed Hope IV

By Brett Fletcher 

When the global community unites behind a single, critical mission, the results can be life-changing. Recently, that unity was put on full display during Operation Renewed Hope IV—the largest global effort to date dedicated to identifying victims of child sexual exploitation.

​This historic operation brought together the world’s most elite specialists in victim identification. Experts from Interpol, Europol, and dozens of partnering countries across the globe pooled their resources, intelligence, and unwavering dedication to track down those who prey on the vulnerable and to bring exploited children into safety.

​The Impact: Lives Changed and Saved

​The sheer scale of this collaboration yielded incredible results. During the operation, investigators achieved a monumental breakthrough:

• ​502 children were successfully identified.
• ​75 children have already been physically safeguarded.

​While 75 rescues is a massive victory, the work doesn't stop here. Investigators are actively pursuing the leads generated by this operation, and we fully expect the number of safeguarded children to continue rising in the days and weeks to come.




​A Heartfelt Thank You

​Operations of this magnitude require immense resources, coordination, and backing. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our giving family; your generosity and commitment are exactly what makes operations like Renewed Hope IV possible.

​We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the partners and law enforcement professionals involved. Thank you for continually showing up, for doing the difficult work, and for fighting relentlessly to find these children.

​Together, we are making a difference. Together, we are bringing them home.



​About Homeland Security Investigations - Cyber Crimes Center (C3)

​The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3) plays a vital role in combating cross-border criminal activity facilitated by the internet. C3 serves as a central coordination hub for highly technical assets dedicated to investigating cyber-related crimes and providing critical forensic, intelligence, and investigative support worldwide.

​Key components of C3 include:

• ​Child Exploitation Investigations Unit (CEIU): A powerful tool in the fight against the sexual exploitation of children and the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. CEIU personnel use sophisticated investigative techniques to target and identify violators operating on the internet and the darknet.
• ​Computer Forensics Unit: Operates a state-of-the-art laboratory specializing in digital evidence recovery, essential for extracting crucial leads in complex global cases.
• ​Cyber Crimes Unit: Focuses on transnational criminal organizations, utilizing emerging technologies to detect, disrupt, and deanonymize cybercriminals.

​By keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology and partnering with domestic and international law enforcement agencies, C3 helps drive global investigations like Operation Renewed Hope IV to success.

​Report Suspected Child Exploitation

​If you suspect child exploitation or cybercrime, your report could save a life. You can contact the following organizations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• ​Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tip Line: Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423) or submit a tip online at ice.gov/tips.
• ​National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline: Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or submit a report online at cybertipline.com.   

Law Enforcement Breakthroughs: Recent Child Rescue Missions (Spring 2026)

By Brett Fletcher 

​At Trinity Mount Ministries, our focus remains steadfast: helping to find missing children and providing advocacy for exploited children. This mission is a massive undertaking, and the impact we make is only possible because of the continued dedication and vigilance of our community of online supporters. By staying informed, we can continue to raise awareness and support the heroes on the front lines.

​Recently, there have been several significant international and domestic task force milestones in the fight against child exploitation. Here is a summary of the most recent rescue operations and task force breakthroughs as of Spring 2026:

​1. Europol’s Victim Identification Taskforce (VIDTF) (April 13–24, 2026)

​In mid-April, 34 specialists in victim identification from Europol, INTERPOL, and 31 countries gathered at Europol’s headquarters in The Hague. The objective of this massive collaborative effort was to triage and process large datasets to identify victims and perpetrators of child sexual exploitation.

• ​The Result: The operation generated 204 actionable intelligence leads that have been forwarded to national authorities. Crucially, 12 child victims were tentatively identified.
• ​Agency Reference: Europol Press Release

​2. Make D.C. Safe & Beautiful Task Force (Updated May 1, 2026)

​Operating with the support of the U.S. Marshals Service and local law enforcement in the Washington, D.C. area, this massive multi-agency surge operation has focused heavily on arresting violent criminals, clearing warrants, and locating missing children.

• ​The Result: As of the latest official updates in late April and early May 2026, the task force has successfully located or recovered 22 missing children since the start of the operation.
• ​Agency Reference: U.S. Marshals Service News Release

​3. Operation Safe Return (March 2026)

​Led by the U.S. Marshals Service Central District of California, in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) and various local and federal agencies (including the FBI, Homeland Security, and the Secret Service), this week-long operation focused on recovering critically missing youth entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

• ​The Result: Out of over 50 children identified as missing across Southern California, 37 teenagers were safely located or rescued. The recovered children received immediate victim advocacy services, medical support, and resources for family reunification.
• ​Agency Reference: U.S. Marshals Service Press Release

​Together, we can continue to shine a light on these critical operations. Please share this information to keep our network informed and vigilant.

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About Project Safe Childhood

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.  Led by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

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Unyielding Dedication: An In-Depth Look at the Association for the Recovery of Children (ARC)

 

By Brett Fletcher

As our community of online supporters knows, the heartbeat of Trinity Mount Ministries is our shared mission: finding missing children and providing advocacy for exploited children. We rely on the vigilance, dedication, and shared awareness of this entire community to make a lasting impact. Today, we are shining a light on an organization that exemplifies the relentless pursuit of child safety: the Association for the Recovery of Children (ARC).

Who is ARC?

Founded in 1993, the Association for the Recovery of Children is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of former and active intelligence officers (including the CIA), military special operators, and law enforcement personnel. Their mandate is clear and uncompromising: to rescue missing, abducted, and trafficked American children being held both within the United States and overseas.

ARC operates with a profound commitment to custodial parents and guardians, offering their comprehensive child recovery programs at absolutely no cost to the families. Their driving motto is a powerful reflection of true advocacy: "We don't come home without the child."

The Operational Edge: Expertise and Discretion

What sets ARC apart is their capability to intervene when families have exhausted traditional resources through local, state, federal, and international law enforcement. Leveraging specialized intelligence-gathering programs, ARC's Directorate of Operations—led by experts with extensive field experience—conducts meticulous research and executes direct rescue operations.

Crucially, ARC intentionally avoids publicizing the intricate details of most of their rescue missions. This discretion is maintained to protect the privacy, safety, and long-term mental health of the survivors and their families. Allowing a rescued child to re-establish a normal life without their trauma becoming a permanent public spectacle is a priority that aligns perfectly with trauma-informed care.

Equipping the Front Lines

ARC’s impact extends far beyond their direct operational rescues. They are multiplying the force against child exploitation through their Comprehensive Equipping Course. This rigorous, 50+ hour training program is designed for individuals, NGOs, and law enforcement entities pursuing direct, operational impact against sex trafficking.

The course covers everything from understanding the criminal enterprise of trafficking rings to counter-surveillance, safe house establishment, and victim intervention. According to their reports, ARC has trained over 1,000 anti-trafficking activists. Notably, alumni of these courses have gone on to successfully rescue at least 85 trafficking victims, and graduates have launched numerous new anti-trafficking organizations and local task forces.

Post-Rescue Restoration

Rescue is only the first step. ARC recognizes that the journey to healing requires a dedicated team approach. They collaborate with professionals in mental health, medicine, and emergency shelter providers to offer long-term support. Their approach includes specialized trauma-focused restorative protocols that aim to alleviate the heavy burdens of PTSD, fear, and anxiety that survivors carry.

Why Organizations Like ARC Matter to Us

At Trinity Mount Ministries, we understand that the battle against child exploitation requires an interconnected network of dedicated professionals and a highly engaged public. ARC represents the tip of the spear in physical recovery operations. By amplifying their work, our community not only raises awareness but also provides crucial information to families who might feel they are out of options. Together, we continue to stand as fierce advocates for the vulnerable.

References & Links of Interest

ARC Official Website: recoveryofchildren.org - The central hub for information regarding ARC's mission, personnel, and operational history.

ARC Equipping Courses: ARC Training & Certification - Details on their rigorous training programs for anti-trafficking activists and law enforcement looking to gain direct-action skills.

ARC Mission Exhibit: Past Rescues - A curated look at some of the publicly available rescue operations, including international extractions from Cambodia, the Philippines, and South Korea.

Charity Navigator & GuideStar: For transparency and operational verification, ARC is listed as a recognized tax-exempt entity (EIN: 68-0650925). Information can be verified via GuideStar's ARC Profile.

Operation Code Rescue: 48 Hours, 4 Children Rescued, 4 Arrested

 

By Brett Fletcher

Human trafficking and child exploitation are among the most urgent crises of our time, but across the globe, dedicated task forces and organizations are fighting back. From local interventions to massive, transnational operations, law enforcement agencies and specialized non-profits are working around the clock to dismantle trafficking networks and bring survivors to safety.

Here is an inside look at recent, life-saving operations worldwide, highlighting the critical work of OUR Rescue and their international law enforcement partners.

Who is OUR Rescue?

OUR Rescue (formerly Operation Underground Railroad) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking and child exploitation. Their mission extends beyond the initial rescue; they are committed to empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and thrive on their healing journey.

Rather than acting independently, OUR Rescue operates by providing critical resources to local and national law enforcement agencies. Their support includes:

Operational Support: Supplying resources, intelligence, and logistical backing for sting operations.

Digital Forensics: Providing tools and training to examine mobile devices and digital footprints to track predators and uncover illicit networks.

Survivor Care: Deploying specialized teams to provide immediate post-rescue support, including food, clothing, stabilizing care, and trauma-informed recovery services.

Domestic Operations: Providing K9 units trained in Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) to local police departments across the United States to sniff out hidden illicit materials.

Operation Code Rescue: A 48-Hour Strike in Ecuador (August 2025)

In August 2025, OUR Rescue spearheaded Operation Code Rescue in direct collaboration with the Ecuadorian National Police (ENP) Anti-Trafficking Unit (UNAT) and Ecuador's Attorney General's Office (FGE). Over a tense 48-hour period, authorities successfully rescued four minors and apprehended four individuals suspected of sexual exploitation.

Day 1: August 20, 2025

Guayaquil: Authorities intervened to save a 14-year-old girl being coerced into a forced marriage. Investigators secured vital evidence and took two individuals into custody.

Quevedo: A 15-year-old girl, trafficked for sex across the Ecuador-Peru border, was rescued. A 25-year-old suspect was identified and arrested in this transnational case.

Day 2: August 21, 2025

Morning: Acting on an urgent tip from a parent, law enforcement secured a child from ongoing harm, arresting a 65-year-old man accused of exploiting minors and distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Afternoon: Following an alert about a 16-year-old girl in immediate danger, intervention teams located her within hours, arresting a 63-year-old suspect on charges of child exploitation and possible rape.

All four children were safely removed from their abusers and transitioned into post-rescue care to aid in their healing.

Recent Global Operations

The fight against exploitation is a daily, global effort. Here are a few notable recent operations supported by OUR Rescue:

The Romania Operation (March 2026)

On March 19, 2026, the Romanian Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism Crimes (DIICOT) dismantled a local trafficking ring. They successfully rescued a 13-year-old girl and arrested three individuals (ages 22, 33, and 36). OUR Rescue’s Europe team was on the ground to provide immediate stabilizing care and supplies for the young survivor.

Operation Global Impact (Late 2025)

Throughout the latter half of 2025, OUR Rescue supported a massive multi-continent initiative spanning Latin America, Asia, and Europe. This three-month surge resulted in an astounding 212 arrests, 140 adults rescued, and 69 children rescued.

Highlights from Operation Global Impact included:

Thailand (October 2025): Coordinated with Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI), arresting two suspects and rescuing five survivors (four teenage boys and one woman). OUR Rescue provided digital forensics and deployed their Survivor Care team.

Spain (Late 2025): A joint effort between the Spanish National Police, the Colombian National Police, and INTERPOL dismantled a ring luring women with false job offers for commercial sexual exploitation. The sting resulted in five arrests and the rescue of eight survivors.

Organizations Involved & Contact Information

Combating human trafficking requires a unified front. Below are the official groups involved in these operations and where you can find more information about their work:

OUR Rescue

Mission: Eradicating human trafficking and child exploitation through law enforcement support and survivor care.

Website: ourrescue.org

Ecuadorian National Police (Policía Nacional del Ecuador) - UNAT

Role: The primary law enforcement agency in Ecuador, housing the Anti-Trafficking Unit (UNAT) responsible for on-the-ground sting operations.

Website: policia.gob.ec

Ecuador Attorney General's Office (Fiscalía General del Estado - FGE)

Role: Ecuador's autonomous judicial organ responsible for prosecuting trafficking and exploitation cases.

Website: fiscalia.gob.ec

Romania DIICOT (Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism)

Role: Specialized Romanian public ministry structure tasked with preventing and combating serious forms of organized crime and human trafficking.

Website: diicot.ro

Thailand Department of Special Investigation (DSI)

Role: Specialized agency under the Thai Ministry of Justice handling complex national and transnational crime.

Website: dsi.go.th

Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional)

Role: Spain's national civilian police force, actively dismantling cross-border trafficking networks within Europe.

Website: policia.es

Colombian National Police (Policía Nacional de Colombia)

Role: Colombia's national police force, partnering internationally to stop traffickers operating across South American borders.

Website: policia.gov.co

INTERPOL

Role: The International Criminal Police Organization, facilitating worldwide police cooperation and crime control.

Website: interpol.int

If you suspect human trafficking or child exploitation in your area, do not attempt to intervene yourself. Contact your local law enforcement immediately or report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.