Eduardo “N”, a foreign national from Indiana, was arrested in Aguascalientes by agents of the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) at the request of U.S. authorities for his alleged involvement in human trafficking.
The State Attorney General’s Office reported that the arrest stemmed from a request for international cooperation.
Eduardo “N”, originally from South Bend, Indiana, allegedly transported and smuggled people from Mexico into the United States and charged for this service.
For this activity, he allegedly requested and received various amounts of cash, according to information from U.S. authorities.
“As part of the cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a request was received for the search, location, and arrest of the individual,” the Attorney General’s Office stated.
Agents of the Criminal Investigation Police conducted operations, including field patrols and joint surveillance, which led to Eduardo’s location in the Macías Arellano neighborhood of Aguascalientes.
“In strict adherence to protocols and respecting his human rights at all times, he was arrested and taken into custody.”
The detainee was placed at the disposal of the National Migration Institute, where he will remain in custody until his subsequent transfer to the United States of America, the country that legally requires him.
This Saturday, the Third International Forum on Security and Justice concluded, attended by more than 2,000 police officers from 15 states across the country, as well as international and Mexican experts on security and justice issues.
The state’s Attorney General, Manuel Alonso García, said that the event represents a firm step toward strengthening institutional capacities by providing direct access to information, experiences, methodologies, and best practices used globally to combat crime and consolidate justice.
For three days, specialists from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and El Salvador shared knowledge in criminal investigation, strategic analysis, operational intelligence, crime prevention, and institutional development.
Read also: Couple shot dead and their home set on fire in Mazatlán; wave of violence leaves six victims in Sinaloa
Representatives from major U.S. security agencies also participated, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
These experts, recognized for their investigative methodologies and leadership in combating high-impact crimes, shared tools, experiences, and approaches with the attendees that will allow Mexican law enforcement agencies to improve their processes and strengthen international coordination.
Source: eluniversal
