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Operation Nightfall Arrests

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Feb 27, 2026 · reviewed by Skyler R
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APD, DPS, the Texas Attorney General's office and Homeland Security Investigations ran a two-day undercover online-solicitation sting in Abilene. Eleven men were arrested, several on charges involving minors and two on federal charges.

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Sources City of Abilene / APD (press release)

Written by the CIVILIAN News Desk in our own words from public records and local coverage. We don't copy text, quotes or photos. 2026-10-28.

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