PF launches action across the country against sexual abuse of children

The Federal Police (PF) launched, this Wednesday (8), in joint action with the civil police of 16 states, the National Operation Integral Protection III. The objective is to identify suspects involved in crimes of sexual abuse of children and adolescents committed, mainly, over the internet.

In a statement, the corporation reported the simultaneous execution of 182 search and seizure warrants and 11 preventive arrest warrants across the country. Until the last update, 19 arrests had been recorded, two arrests of minors and one victim rescued.

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617 federal police officers and 273 civil police officers from the following states participate in the action: Alagoas, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará, Espirito Santo, Goiás, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo, in addition to the Federal District.

Integration

“The action reinforces the integration between federal and state police forces and demonstrates the joint commitment to defending children and adolescence. Operation Integral Protection III continues the previous editions, launched in March and May 2025, highlighting the permanent work of the Federal Police on this combat front”, informed the PF.

Corporation data indicates that, between January and September this year, more than 1,630 arrest warrants were served for fugitives convicted of sexual crimes.

“The Federal Police warns parents and guardians about the importance of monitoring and guiding the use of the internet by children and adolescents, talking openly about risks and teaching how to act when faced with inappropriate contact in virtual environments. Prevention and information are the most effective tools to guarantee the safety and well-being of children and adolescents”, concluded the Federal Police.