Twenty-one individuals were arrested in Snohomish County as part of 'Operation Guardian,' a multi-agency child exploitation investigation, according to Washington State Patrol public records dated July 1, 2026.
The operation, which took place this week, targeted individuals allegedly involved in sexual exploitation of children, though specific details about the charges or locations within Snohomish County were not provided in the public record.
The Washington State Patrol confirmed the arrests were made in Snohomish County, not Ferry County, as the source material incorrectly implied. The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies working collaboratively to identify and apprehend suspects.