He had been wanted since 2019.
Colombia News.
The Santander Police have arrested a 36-year-old Venezuelan citizen in the district of Berlín, municipality of Tona, who had a court order and a blue Interpol notice for alleged continued abuse of a minor in Cúcuta.
According to authorities, the individual had been wanted since 2019 for events that occurred when the victim was 11 years old, and was arrested while traveling in a public service vehicle towards Cúcuta.
Colonel Carlos Fuelágan, commander of the Santander Police, confirmed that the arrested man faces serious charges before the Second Municipal Criminal Court of Cúcuta.
After the capture, he was placed under an intramural security measure and placed at the disposal of the competent judicial authorities.
“This person is wanted by the Second Municipal Criminal Court, with functions of control of guarantees of the city of Cúcuta – Norte de Santander, this office, in view of the seriousness of the events, issued a blue Interpol circular for the location and capture of this foreigner,” confirmed Colonel Carlos Fuelágan, commander of the Santander Police.
Authorities urge the community to report any situation that affects the rights of children and adolescents, as well as public safety, through the emergency line 123.
The aggressor will have to answer for the crime of sexual abuse against a minor under 14 years of age.
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