Blow to human trafficking network in Medellín leaves one arrested and 154 cell phones seized
In a large raid carried out at several points in Medellín, authorities struck an illegal group dedicated to human trafficking and drug trafficking...
TL;DR
- A large-scale raid in Medellín targeted an illegal group involved in human trafficking and drug trafficking.
- The operation was a joint effort by the Police, Army, CTI of the Prosecutor's Office, and the Medellín Security Secretariat.
- Ten simultaneous raids were conducted in neighborhoods like Laureles, El Poblado, and Belén.
- One individual was arrested on an outstanding warrant for firearm trafficking, possession, and manufacturing.
- Seized items include two firearms, two traumatic weapons, various drugs (marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine), 154 mobile phones, ten computers, four tablets, and other sensitive documents.
- Authorities expect the seized electronic devices and documents to yield crucial information for ongoing investigations into organized crime and human trafficking.