Arrested for illegal trafficking of Camila Rodríguez: 37-year-old Uruguayan with dual nationality
A 37-year-old man, Uruguayan with dual Argentine nationality, was arrested in Buenos Aires in connection with the illegal trafficking of teenager Camila Rodríguez.
Suspected trafficker of teenage Uruguayan girl detained in Buenos Aires
According to telenoche.com.uy, police authorities held a press conference on Monday to detail the discovery of teenager Camila Rodríguez, reported missing last week and located on Sunday in Buenos Aires.
José Azambuya, national police director, stated that from the moment the disappearance became known, the corresponding protocols were activated and coordination was established with the Paysandú Police Headquarters, the Investigations division and Interpol.
As the investigation progressed, the Amber Alert was activated in the early hours of Saturday and contact was made with Argentine authorities. "They collaborated tremendously, putting federal forces and the Entre Ríos Provincial Police at our disposal. We worked together throughout this entire process," said Azambuya.
The official added that on Sunday Argentine Police located a person who could be linked to the teenager and proceeded with his arrest. "We are grateful for the work of our Police, who intervened, who carried out the investigation, which was very professional and obviously very delicate, with international dimensions," he stated.
Alejandro Sánchez, Paysandú Police chief, indicated that a Sofía alert was also issued in Argentina. Now, he added, the prosecutorial stage begins and the detainee in Buenos Aires will be extradited to stand trial before Uruguayan justice.
The suspect is 37 years old, is Uruguayan but holds dual nationality, and has resided on the Argentine side for approximately four years. He has registered more than one entry into the country so far this year and was known to the minor's family.
Julio Sena, director of Investigations for the National Police, highlighted the performance of all units involved in the operation, including Argentine forces that collaborated in the search.
Source: Google News UY — Crime