ARGO, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Multiple suspects are facing charges after a multi-agency operation targeted suspected child predators in central Alabama.

Led by the Argo Police Department, Operation Firewall is a “proactive Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) initiative focused on identifying, contacting, and arresting individuals who attempt to exploit minors online.”

In a statement released Wednesday, police said undercover investigators and decoys spoke with suspects online and, when evidence met the standards for probably cause, executed search warrants and arrested the individuals.

“Operation Firewall demonstrates our commitment to protecting children in Argo and beyond,” said Argo Police Chief Roy Busler. “Our investigators worked tirelessly to intercept predators before they could h

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