CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO (KFOX14/CBS4) — Authorities in Ciudad Juarez said they rescued kidnapped migrants and arrested suspected kidnappers during a law enforcement operation over the weekend.
On Sunday morning, the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office took to social media to inform that 15 migrants who were being held captive were rescued and five people were arrested in connection.
Authorities said they also found two firearms and ammo.
15 kidnapped migrants freed in Ciudad Juarez; five suspects arrested, guns seized. Credit: Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office
Below is the video that the Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office shared on social media.
WATCH:
15 kidnapped migrants freed in Ciudad Juarez; five suspects arrested, guns seized. Credit:{ }Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office
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