The FBI will “surge” dozens of agents into Indian Country to support investigations into unsolved violent crimes.

The government said the caseload was nearly overwhelming. Of the 4,300 open investigations as of Oct. 1, more than 900 involve death, 1,000 involve child abuse, and 500 involve domestic violence and adult sexual abuse.

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement, “The FBI will manhunt violent criminals on all lands — and Operation Not Forgotten ensures a surge in resources to locate violent offenders on tribal lands and find those who have gone missing.”

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