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🌱 Edgefield man among six arrested in multi-state child predator sting

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• Grovetown chief says child predator suspects came from three states (theaugustapress.com) — A man from Edgefield is among six suspects arrested in a multi-agency undercover operation in Grovetown that targeted people accused of trying to meet children for sex. Authorities say more than 1,400 people were contacted, with dozens allegedly willing to travel, and additional arrests are expected as investigators pursue 15 more identified individuals.
   

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