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Portuguese authorities investigate child trafficking network
Portuguese authorities, including the GNR, are investigating a child trafficking network based in the Spanish regions of Badajoz, Montijo, and Linares. The investigation, conducted in cooperation with the Spanish Guardia Civil and National Police, began in April following the identification of a couple suspected of purchasing one of six children.
Reports indicate that a woman allegedly sold six children, aged between 1 and 11 years old, in exchange for drugs. Two of the children were recovered in Portugal and have been placed in a local child support institution. Six suspects, consisting of three men and three women aged between 31 and 59, remain in custody.
Entities
Badajoz · Guarda Nacional Republicana · Guardia Civil · Policía Nacional · Portugal
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six suspects, including three men and three women aged 31 to 59, are in custody.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation involves cooperation between the Portuguese GNR, the Spanish Guardia Civil, and the Spanish National Police.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A woman allegedly sold six children, aged between 1 and 11 years, in exchange for drugs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two children were recovered in Portugal and placed in a child support institution.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Portuguese authorities are investigating a child trafficking network based in Badajoz, Montijo, and Linares.