Federal agents arrested over 900 suspected human traffickers and rescued 180 victims, including 30 children, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DHS announced Wednesday.
The operation lasted a month
Jul 30, 2026
04:32 pm
What's the storyThe United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that over 900 suspected human traffickers were arrested while 180 victims were rescued during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The operation, which lasted a month, was spearheaded by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
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