During a four-day operation starting last week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) rescued 84 children exploited by sex traffickers.
The rescues, along with arrests of 120 sex traffickers, came as part of an annual law enforcement action dubbed Operation Cross Country. More than 500 law enforcement agencies participated in the operation, which involved sting operations at a variety of venues including hotels and truck stops.
Law enforcement specifically targeted social media sites used by prostitutes, pimps, and their customers, the FBI said in a release on Wednesday.
In a statement, FBI Director Christopher Wray described protecting the nation's children as the agency's greatest mission.