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NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The NYPD's Special Victims Unit rescued 43 people, including seven minors, from human traffickers during the World Cup matches in the New York City area, arresting 89 individuals between June 11 and July 19.
- Most rescued victims were sex trafficking victims and are now receiving support services such as food, housing, and counseling from the NYPD's Gender-Based Violence Police and Planning Unit.
- The 87 operations conducted during the World Cup have led to new investigative leads, with ongoing cases being developed by law enforcement agencies.
- The NYPD invested significant resources in advance of the World Cup, including monitoring known human traffickers and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to secure matches held across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
- Nationwide, over 673 arrests related to human trafficking were made during the World Cup, with 61 adults and 13 minors rescued, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
