MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Twenty-seven men accused of sexually exploiting children online were arrested during a Montgomery County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force undercover sting.

According to investigators, the men were taken into custody after each believed he was meeting with a minor whom he had previously contacted online. Officials said the men knew the purpose of the meetings was to engage in sexual activity. Once the men arrived at the meeting place, they were arrested, investigators said.

“When I took office as the district attorney, I made protecting the safety and welfare of children in this county one of my top priorities. Our office and the law enforcement agencies in this county are committed to keeping your children safe. We will continue to conduct these types of ICAC operations until the message is heard near and far – Montgomery County is not the place to try and sexually exploit children via electronic communication or other means,” District Attorney Brett Ligon said in a release.

Some of the men were also charged with possession of child pornography and attempted aggravated

sexual assault of a child.

Suspect child exploitation can be reported by calling 936-760-6910.