05/29/2026
Human trafficking doesn't always look the way people expect. In South Florida, traffickers may exploit environments tied to tourism, nightlife, luxury lifestyles, and boating. As we enter events like Miami Swim Week, teens and young adults may be targeted with promises of modeling opportunities, exclusive events, money, status, or connections. Awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent exploitation before it occurs.
Bodycam video shared by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday shows police responding to the home of a Miami Beach charter boat business owner accused of s*x trafficking teenagers.