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MA Officials Asking Public to Help Spot Human Trafficking Ahead of World Cup Matches

Massachusetts officials are asking the public to help spot signs of human trafficking ahead of World Cup matches. 

 

Public safety leaders and victim advocates announced awareness campaigns and other safety plans as large crowds prepare to come to the region. 

 

Officials said workers in hotels, restaurants, transit hubs and other crowded areas are being trained to recognize possible trafficking. 

 

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced 390-thousand dollars in grants for anti-trafficking work. 

 

The FBI says there is no are credible threats as of now, but security will be heightened around watch parties, fan festivals and games in Foxborough.

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