NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Additional arrests made in Miami-Dade child sex trafficking sting
Law enforcement agencies have arrested three more men in Virginia Gardens as part of an ongoing undercover operation targeting child sex trafficking ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The operation involves detectives posing as minors in online advertisements to identify and apprehend individuals seeking sexual services.
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Local law enforcement is increasing s to target individuals seeking to exploit minors, with specific enforcement efforts tied to the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Key Facts
- Three men were arrested in Virginia Gardens on Thursday as part of an undercover child sex trafficking sting.
- The operation is part of a broader enforcement effort surrounding the 2026 World Cup.
- Undercover detectives use online advertisements depicting females to lure suspects into arranging sexual services with minors.
- Suspects are arrested upon arrival at the meeting location after agreeing to pay money for sexual acts with juveniles.
- The three recent suspects are aged 18, 23, and 30, residing in Hialeah, Surfside, and Miami Beach respectively.
- Suspects face charges including human trafficking and traveling to meet a minor.
- At least 12 men were previously arrested in a similar operation in Homestead.
- Seven men were arrested in a separate Broward County crackdown known as 'Operation Red Card'.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Task Force“Leading the enforcement efforts.”locationVirginia Gardens“Location of the most recent operation.”locationHomestead“Location of a previous operation involving a dozen arrests.”locationBroward“Location of 'Operation Red Card' crackdown.”organizationMiami Police“Participating in the enforcement operation.”