21 Dissidents Discovered Transporting 12 Recruited Minors to 'Iván Mordisco's' Ranks
A police operation uncovered the transfer of minors who, according to authorities, had been recruited to join illegal armed structures.
TL;DR
- Police in Quindío intercepted a bus during an operation.
- The bus contained 21 adults suspected of being FARC dissidents and 12 minors.
- Authorities claim the minors were victims of forced recruitment, primarily from Cauca.
- The minors were allegedly being transported to Granada to join FARC dissidents under 'Iván Mordisco'.
- The adults are accused of planning to use the adolescents for drug trafficking and extortion in the Llanos Orientales region.
- All 21 adults were arrested and handed over to the Prosecutor's Office.
- The 12 minors were apprehended and are under the protection of the Colombian Institute for Family Welfare for rights restoration.
- Judicial authorities are investigating the case to determine responsibilities.