STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - DHS: Over 900 Arrested, 180 Trafficking Victims Freed in FIFA World Cup Crackdown
The Department of Homeland Security announced on July 29, 2026, that ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and federal, state, and local partners, arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 victims during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This enforcement focused on host cities across the country as millions […] The post DHS: Over 900 Arrested, 180 Trafficking Victims Freed in FIFA World Cup Crackdown appeared first on StoneZone .
The Department of Homeland Security announced on July 29, 2026, that ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and federal, state, and local partners, arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 victims during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This enforcement focused on host cities across the country as millions of fans gathered for various tournaments leading up to and including the World Cup. Of those rescued, 150 were adults and 30 were juveniles. Officials noted that major sporting events often attract criminal networks exploiting tourism and demand for commercial sex. Investigators used undercover work, surveillance, and online monitoring to disrupt these enterprises, while…Open