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Navy-Led Rescue Off Northern Sinaloa Recovers 28 Youths Under Protective Care

Prosecutors are examining whether the group came from the Chiapas border to establish if the case involves human trafficking.

Overview

  • The Sinaloa state prosecutor reported that 28 people were pulled from a vessel offshore during a Secretaría de Marina operation.
  • Those rescued include 27 adolescents aged 14 to 17 and one person aged 18.
  • All remain under the Vicefiscalía Regional de la Zona Norte with SIPINNA delivering medical, psychological and legal assistance.
  • Preliminary information indicates a possible origin near the Chiapas border, and authorities there have been contacted to verify provenance.
  • No arrests have been reported as investigators coordinate with federal agencies and commit to providing official updates.