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Local law enforcement agencies arrested 178 people for human trafficking and other sex crimes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami, officials announced this week. The tournament drew hundreds of thousands of people to South Florida, with Miami-Dade County hosting seven of the tournament's 104 matches between June and July. As part of efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation during the games, law enforcement conducted 28 undercover operations. The State Attorney's office reports a total of 23 arrests for human trafficking and 34 for soliciting sex.
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Local law enforcement agencies arrested 178 people for human trafficking and other sex crimes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami, officials announced this week. The tournament drew hundreds of thousands of people to South Florida, with Miami-Dade County hosting seven of the tournament's 104 matches between June and July. As part of efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation during the games, law enforcement conducted 28 undercover operations. The State Attorney's office reports a total of 23 arrests for human trafficking and 34 for soliciting sex.
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