The NYPD says it conducted a human-trafficking crackdown during the World Cup in and around New York, arresting people it alleges were involved in trafficking rings and rescuing victims. CBS reports that the NYPD made arrests related to human-trafficking activity over the course of the tournament, saying 89 people were arrested during the World Cup for involvement in such rings.
The New York Post adds details on how investigators carried out the operation during the 104-game tournament across North America. It reports that detectives used a range of approaches, including surveillance around World Cup watch parties, monitoring online activity, and conducting visits to individuals previously convicted of sex trafficking.
Both sources describe the effort as resulting in rescues of dozens of survivors alongside a large number of arrests. The NYPD statements focus on alleged participation in trafficking networks during the World Cup period, with the accounts differing mainly in how the investigation tactics are described and the specific rounded figures used in headlines.
