17 theme park workers among 281 arrested during undercover operation

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) — Florida law enforcement officials said a seven-day undercover operation resulted in 281 arrests and 488 new charges, including 198 felonies.About the operationThe operation, called “Polk Around Find Out II,” included simultaneous investigations focused on people accused of traveling to meet children for unlawful sexual activity and commercial sex activity, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.“Those who came to Polk County expecting to sexually abuse a child, found cuffs instead,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during Friday’s news conference.Authorities said those arrested had a combined 798 prior criminal charges. Officials also said 24 suspects had firearms and 32 people were charged with drug possession.Theme park employeesThe sheriff’s office said 17 people arrested during the operation worked at theme parks.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Disney told investigators it had fired employees connected to the arrests. Ju