LYON, France — International police group Interpol says 20 folks have been arrested in Europe and the Americas following a cross-border operation in 12 nations focusing on baby sexual abuse materials.
The operation, led by Spanish police, began on the finish of final 12 months after law enforcement officials recognized on-line messaging teams circulating baby sexual exploitation photos.
Spanish authorities arrested seven suspects, together with a well being care employee and a trainer, Interpol stated. The well being care employee allegedly paid minors in Jap Europe for specific photos, whereas the trainer is accused of possessing and sharing baby sexual abuse materials by way of numerous on-line platforms.
Authorities in Latin America arrested 10 suspects in seven nations, together with three in El Salvador and a trainer in Panama. The remaining suspects have been arrested in different elements of Europe and america.
Up to now, 68 extra suspects have been recognized, and investigations are ongoing, Interpol stated.
