Operation Lightning Bug II concludes in San Antonio (September 9, 2026)
SAN ANTONIO KTSA News) — A multi-agency operation in San Antonio has led to the recovery or location of 45 missing and endangered children, federal officials announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Marshals Service San Antonio Division said Operation Lightning Bug II ran from Aug. 10 through Aug. 31, bringing together federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
The operation also uncovered multiple new human trafficking leads and investigations involving the San Antonio Police Department.
Investigators executed nine felony warrants and 11 misdemeanor warrants, while making seven arrests on new charges.
Officials said additional charges are pending, including allegations of harboring and witness tampering.
The U.S. Marshals Service credited SAPD, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Texas DFPS, NCIS, BCFS Health and Human Services and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for helping locate the children and advance the investigations.
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