() – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested dozens of accused child sex abuse offenders.

In a coordinated effort by all 55 FBI field offices called Operation Restore Justice, 205 people were arrested and 115 children rescued nationwide last week alone.

The Atlanta Field Office charged 9 people as part of this operation.

Five in Atlanta, 3 out of the Augusta, and 2 out of the Rome area. The charges for 8 of the subjects range from possession of child sexual abuse material to enticement of a minor. One subject was charged with obstruction of justice.

This initiative between April 28th and May 1, was a joint effort with federal, state and local partners to coincide with the end of Child Abuse Prevention Month and highlight the FBI’s ongoing efforts to confront these crimes.

“Our commitment is resolute. FBI Atlanta remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard children from those who seek to harm society’s most vulnerable,” said Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “However, let there be no confusion—this week’s operation is just one chapter in a relentless, year-round effort that our dedicated agents are fully invested in. We will continue to leverage every tool and resource at our disposal to track down child predators and ensure they face justice.”