CIUDAD JUÁREZ, CHIH. – A total of 17 migrants were successfully rescued in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, after being held against their will in a residence located in the Obrera neighborhood. This information was confirmed by the State Public Security Secretariat (SSPE).
Police Operation Initiated by Anonymous Tip
The rescue operation was launched subsequent to an anonymous call received by the 911 emergency number. The caller reported that a group of individuals had entered a property with two people whose heads were covered and who appeared to be under guard. This urgent report immediately triggered the deployment of State Police units to the location.
Upon arrival at the residence on Ignacio Manuel Altamirano Street, officers observed two vehicles, a 2004 Toyota Sienna and a 2013 Kia Sorento, parked outside. Several individuals exited these vehicles and attempted to flee upon noticing the police presence.
Shouts for Help Led to Immediate Entry
According to the official report, during the intervention, agents heard cries for help emanating from inside the building. Given the imminent risk to the integrity of the individuals, officers promptly entered the premises. This swift action led to the apprehension of four individuals who were attempting to escape the scene.
Inside the dwelling, authorities discovered 17 people who had been deprived of their liberty. These individuals stated that they had been confined under constant surveillance, without food, and with no possibility of leaving the site. They directly identified the arrested individuals as their captors.
Arrests and Seizures
During a search of the vehicles, police located 31 packages containing what is believed to be marijuana. Furthermore, the Kia Sorento matched the description of a vehicle linked to a homicide that occurred on December 9 at the intersection of Artículo 123 and Pípila streets.
As a result of the operation, six individuals were arrested. They were identified as Bryan Erick G. R., José Uriel C. C., José Armando S. A., Luis Enrique G. R., José Luis R. R., and Cruz Gerardo L. E. These suspects, along with the seized vehicles and drugs, have been handed over to the Public Ministry for the initiation of corresponding investigations.
Of the 17 individuals rescued, 11 are Mexican nationals, and six are foreign nationals. All rescued migrants have been transferred into the custody of the National Institute of Migration for further assistance and processing.
