NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade County
Six men arrested in Miami-Dade undercover sting targeting suspected child predators
Six men were arrested in an undercover operation targeting individuals who attempted to solicit sex with minors online. This operation is part of a broader initiative that has resulted in over 30 arrests since April.
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The arrests reflect ongoing local law enforcement efforts to target online solicitation of minors, with suspects currently pending trial.
Key Facts
- Six men were arrested on Wednesday in an undercover operation.
- The suspects are accused of attempting to pay for sex with minors they believed they met online.
- The suspects were communicating with undercover law enforcement officers rather than minors.
- More than 30 people have been arrested in similar operations since April.
- John Alcin, 30, was arrested after allegedly handing $200 to an undercover officer.
- The six men arrested on Wednesday are being held without bond pending trial.
- Suspects arrested in these operations include individuals from various professions, such as engineers, construction workers, and a county employee.
- The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office operates a confidential center providing emergency services, counseling, and resources for human trafficking survivors.
- The public can report suspected human trafficking to the Miami-Dade Human Trafficking Hotline at 305-349-7867.
Who's Mentioned
other30“Total number of arrests in similar operations since April.”PersonJohn Alcin“A 30-year-old man arrested during the operation.”other14“Age of the minor the suspect believed he was meeting.”OrganizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office“The agency conducting the operation and providing information.”PersonKatherine Fernandez Rundle“Miami-Dade State Attorney.”OrganizationNBC6“News outlet that reported on the operation and the trafficking center.”