HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Two men were arrested and charged this week after separate operations in Harris County targeting the online solicitation of minors, according to authorities.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared on social media that the agency, along with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the Department of Public Safety, conducted the joint operation on Wednesday.

Authorities said that 77-year-old Daniel Boyer allegedly chatted online with someone whom he believed to be a 16-year-old girl and intended to meet for sexual activity.