Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies say they have safely recovered 35 missing children from Massachusetts as part of a coordinated effort tied to preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The operation, known as “Operation Yellow Card,” is led by the U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts State Police, the Boston Police Department, and district attorneys in Essex, Plymouth, and Suffolk counties.
Officials said the initiative is designed to locate and protect vulnerable children at heightened risk of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, particularly ahead of the influx of international visitors expected for the seven World Cup matches starting Saturday at “Boston Stadium” in Foxborough…