Summary
Two children, reported missing over a year ago, were recently found in Hawaii during a joint operation involving multiple agencies. The operation, called Operation Shine the Light, successfully located a total of eight missing children. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to protect children who might be at risk of trafficking and exploitation.
Key Facts
- Two children, reported as runaways over a year ago, were found in Hawaii.
- The operation involved the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General and multiple other agencies.
- Operation Shine the Light located eight missing children in total.
- The recovered children were between the ages of 13 and 17.
- The operation is part of efforts to protect children from trafficking and exploitation.
- Operation Shine the Light was planned to coincide with National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
- The operation included cooperation with federal and state law enforcement and nonprofit organizations.
- Community members can help by reporting information on missing children to authorities.
