By Natalia Rueda 
In a successful joint operation, Colombian and U.S. authorities have dismantled a pedophile ring operating in 11 departments in Colombia. This network distributed a 170-page manual detailing how to abuse minors. This operation resulted in the capture of 185 pedophiles throughout the country. This is a significant victory in the fight against child sexual exploitation.
According to information from RCN news, the initial alert about this despicable network was sent by international authorities, who warned that certain individuals in Colombia were sharing explicit content involving children and adolescents. As investigators delved deeper into the case, they discovered that these pedophiles were using social networks to deceive minors and gain their trust before ultimately carrying out their heinous acts.
Commanding officer Colonel Edwin Urrefo elaborated on the extent of the crime, stating, “Our operation revealed and recovered over 3,300 images of child sexual exploitation. These images were being circulated via social networks, highlighting the pervasive nature of this network.”
The same uniformed officer recommends parents to be cautious with whom they entrust their children. “Never entrust your children to strangers, even with the same relatives you should also be careful.”
As Colombia continues to grapple with this dark reality, it is crucial for the justice system to hold perpetrators accountable and provide support and resources for victims.
With information from RCN News