Boston officials are preparing for a surge in human trafficking during the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to attend. The police are planning to target the sex trade with stings planned for Mass and Cass. The city has a history of human trafficking exacerbated by major sporting events like the Super Bowl and World Cup. While the World Cup matches will be held in June and July at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Boston City Hall Plaza has been designated as the official FIFA FanFest site for fans to watch games if they can't catch the action in person. Boston Public Health Commission director Kimberly Mendoza Iraheta said the city is working with other local governments, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations to prepare for a potential surge in trafficking. The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security held a task force hearing on efforts to prevent human trafficking at mass gathering events in the United States.