123 missing children found in human trafficking

https://www.wmur.com/article/missing-children-found-in-michigan/23679022

After investigating more than 300 missing children cases, officials have more information regarding the sweep and what has happened since finding 123 of those reported missing.

At least 301 missing children cases were given another look recently, encompassed in an overall human trafficking operation to identify potential victims, but a small percentage of the children found were actually suspected of having been victims of trafficking.

In their efforts, the teams began investigating cases and looking through files of children reported missing. Participating officers then started visiting locations where the children were reportedly last seen. They also spoke with friends and schools to question about the children who were being sought out.

The initial number of 123 kids that were recovered included at least 16 from a previous sweep. The search overall was to find the missing children, but its emphasis was on identifying victims of trafficking abuse.