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2 pimps nabbed, 8 minors rescued in QC

Dennis Carcamo - The Philippine Star
January 22, 2015 | 11:36am
MANILA, Philippines - Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested two suspected pimps during an operation in Quezon City Wednesday night, rescuing eight minors.
 
Both Evelyn Tañega and James Mercado are now facing violations for anti-human trafficking law.
 
Initial reports said that NBI operatives posed as customers and were able to transact with the suspects for the services of the minors.
 
After handing over the money to the suspects, other NBI agents swooped down and arrested the two. 
 
Reports said some of the minors were rescued from a hotel.
 
The minors are now in the temporary custody of the NBI.   

AGENTS

AGENTS OF THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

ARRESTED

BOTH EVELYN TA

JAMES MERCADO

MINORS

NBI

QUEZON CITY WEDNESDAY
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