Nine minors aged four to twelve alleged victims of sexual exploitation were rescued, Wednesday, February 3 in a joint operation “Luz de Esperanza” (Light of Hope) in a dozen simultaneous raids by authorities of Costa Rica and Panama.

In the action, two women (in Panamanian territory) and one man (in Costa Rica) were apprehended.

The first superior prosecutor against organized crime, Emeldo Márquez, confirmed that "We will be requesting the legalization hearing of the three arrested, formulation of charges and the corresponding precautionary measure."

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