Is conducting a sting operation to identify and apprehend predators considered allowed for law enforcement personnel?

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Is conducting a sting operation to identify and apprehend predators considered allowed for law enforcement personnel?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 12 hours ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is considered permissible, based on the interests of society and law, as long as it is done legally.

And Allah knows best