After a pursuit lasting nearly five kilometers, officers of Guatemala's Civil National Police (PNC) apprehended a human trafficker transporting four undocumented migrants, three of whom are Cuban women.
During an operation at kilometer 42.5 on the route to the Atlantic in San Antonio La Paz, El Progreso, agents from the Anti-Narcotics Information Analysis Subdirectorate (SGAIA) arrested Cristian “N,” 20, who was driving a pickup truck with license plates P-829JWQ. He was transporting four undocumented individuals, the PNC reported in a statement on Thursday.
The four migrants detained included three Cuban women—aged 51, 25, and a minor of 16—and a 42-year-old man from Jordan. The authorities did not disclose their names.
Details of the Operation
According to the press release, the arrest followed a five-kilometer police chase. Local media and journalists identified the trafficker as Cristian Josué Quevedo Melgar and noted that the chase ended at kilometer 38 on the route to the Atlantic.
The police stated that the four migrants were provided with food and water before being taken to the Guatemalan Institute of Migration "for their return to their countries of origin."
FAQs about the Migrant Capture in Guatemala
Here are some common questions and answers regarding the recent capture of four migrants in Guatemala, including three Cuban women, following a police chase.
Who were the migrants detained in Guatemala?
The detained migrants included three Cuban women aged 51, 25, and 16, and a 42-year-old man from Jordan.
What triggered the police chase?
The police chase was triggered during a routine operation at kilometer 42.5 on the route to the Atlantic when officers attempted to stop a pickup truck carrying undocumented migrants.
What happened to the trafficker?
The trafficker, identified as Cristian Josué Quevedo Melgar, was arrested by the Guatemalan Civil National Police.