LYON, France — International police group Interpol says 20 individuals 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 yr after cops recognized on-line messaging teams circulating baby sexual exploitation pictures.
Spanish authorities arrested seven suspects, together with a well being care employee and a trainer, Interpol mentioned. The well being care employee allegedly paid minors in Japanese Europe for express pictures, whereas the trainer is accused of possessing and sharing baby sexual abuse materials through 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 had been arrested in different components of Europe and america.
Thus far, 68 extra suspects have been recognized, and investigations are ongoing, Interpol mentioned.