U.S. Marshals Recover 45 Children in San Antonio Operation

San Antonio, TX, September 9, 2026 —

SAN ANTONIO – Law enforcement officials announced the successful conclusion of an operation conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service that led to the recovery of 45 missing and endangered children in San Antonio. The multi-week effort took place between August 10 and August 31.

The operation focused on locating and recovering children who were considered missing or endangered within the San Antonio area. The U.S. Marshals Service, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, identified and recovered 45 children during the operation. The specific names of the participating agencies beyond the U.S. Marshals Service were not immediately provided.

Following the recovery of the children, arrests were made in connection with offenses that include human trafficking and other crimes against children. The exact number of individuals arrested and the specific charges filed against them were not detailed in the provided information.

The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the federal judiciary, apprehending fugitives, and protecting federal witnesses. Operations like this one are part of their broader mission to safeguard vulnerable populations.

Further details regarding the specific circumstances of each child’s recovery or the scope of the criminal investigations were not immediately available. The duration of the operation was specified as August 10-31, and its geographical focus was San Antonio.

Information regarding the next steps for the recovered children, such as reunification with families or placement in care, was not disclosed.

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