Bolivia: Child Trafficking Ring Busted, Three Apprehended in Santa Cruz School

Santa Cruz, Bolivia: Three Apprehended in School Child Trafficking Case Three individuals have been arrested in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in connection with a child trafficking ring operating out of a school in the Plan 3000 area. The arrests, made jointly by police and the Public Ministry, follow a report of students being offered money in exchange for relationships with adults. "Three people have been apprehended, accused of recruiting students at a Plan 3000 school," stated a news presenter from Red Uno. "They offered money for relationships with adults." Two of those arrested are adult males, and one is a 17-year-old female student attending the same school. Authorities have confirmed two underage victims, aged 12 and 13, who were allegedly targeted by the ring. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are exploring the possibility of additional victims at other schools. The Public Ministry is currently investigating whether other educational institutions may have been affected. The 17-year-old suspect is believed to be the girlfriend of one of the adult suspects still at large. The two men will be charged in the coming hours. The 17-year-old will be brought before a juvenile court. The swift action by law enforcement and the ongoing investigation offer hope for justice for the victims and a safer environment for students in Santa Cruz.