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McDowell, Wyoming County Sheriffs outline undercover child exploitation operation
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from wvva · united states of america · North America
Four men remain in custody Thursday after a multi-agency undercover child exploitation sting in McDowell and Wyoming counties. Investigators say the men are accused of attempting to meet underage girls for sex.
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