26 arrested in Seminole County Internet sex sting

5-day undercover operation nets dozens of arrests

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Twenty-six men face charges in Seminole County after a 5-day Internet sex sting.

The latest arrest came early Monday morning, said investigators.

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Seminole County investigators said a decoy, posing as an underage girl, chatted with the men online and agreed to meet them at her house in Seminole County.

When they arrived, deputies and police officers arrested them immediately.

The men ranged in age from 19 to 51 years old.

Investigators say some were professionals, such as a postal worker, while another had their unsuspecting mother drive him to the "girl's" house. Others were vacationing in Central Florida.

Dubbed "Operation Safe Net," Seminole County investigators said they want to send a clear message that targeting children for sex is not only wrong, but it's against the law.


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Erik Sandoval joined the News 6 team as a reporter in May 2013 and became an Investigator in 2020. During his time at News 6, Erik has covered several major stories, including the 2016 Presidential campaign. He was also one of the first reporters live on the air at the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

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