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Undercover Miami-Dade operation leads to arrest on human trafficking, child exploitation charges
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
An undercover Miami -Dade Sheriff’s Office operation targeting human trafficking led to the arrest of a Sweetwater resident accused of arranging a meeting with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a compu
Key takeaway Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a computer service to travel to meet a minor and unlawful use of computer services, according to an arrest affidavit.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of Abdoul Haseeb in an undercover operation targeting human trafficking is a stark reminder of the dark realities that exist in Miami-Dade County. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's diverse population can sometimes make it vulnerable to exploitation. The fact that Haseeb was willing to pay to meet with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl is a disturbing indication of the demand for such illicit activities. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking Squad's efforts to combat this issue are crucial, and their use of online advertisements to identify predators is a clever tactic. As the county continues to grapple with issues like sea-level rise and flooding, it's equally important to address the social ills that plague its communities. The success of this operation is a testament to the importance of proactive law enforcement in keeping Miami-Dade's residents, especially its children, safe from exploitation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? An undercover Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office operation targeting human trafficking led to the arrest of a Sweetwater resident accused of arranging a meeting with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl, authorities said. Abdoul Haseeb, 21, was charged with human trafficking of a minor, using a compu
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