NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
Summary
During the World Cup matches in the New York City area, police rescued 43 people, including seven children, from human traffickers. The NYPD Special Victims Unit arrested 89 suspects and continues to investigate as part of a wider effort coordinated across multiple states and agencies.Key Facts
- Forty-three victims, including seven minors, were rescued in New York City during the World Cup.
- The NYPD Special Victims Unit made 89 arrests linked to human trafficking rings.
- Rescue operations took place from June 11 to July 19, covering eight matches at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
- Victims received support such as food, housing, and counseling from the NYPD’s Gender-Based Violence Police and Planning Unit.
- The NYPD prepared months in advance by monitoring known human traffickers on parole or probation.
- Local, state, and federal agencies worked together nationwide, with more than 673 arrests and 74 rescues during the World Cup across the U.S.
- Other states, including Georgia, New England, and Missouri, also made arrests and rescues linked to World Cup events.
- The World Cup was held in multiple cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, requiring broad law enforcement coordination.
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