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11 missing children rescued during Operation ‘Global Chain’ in Georgia
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Eric Gordon, 36, faces a charge related to this case. A 16-year-old girl was rescued from an alleged trafficker.
A 16-year-old girl was rescued from an alleged trafficker. Eric Gordon, 36, faces a charge related to this case. He was taken into custody with help from the U.S. Marshals Service.
The arrest followed an investigation by a special unit that handles human trafficking cases. This unit is part of the Attorney General's office.
Further details about the case and the operation that led to the rescue are available from the Attorney General's announcement. The operation also led to the recovery of 11 other missing children.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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