MANILA, Philippines — Two minor girls who were victims of human trafficking were rescued while the suspect was apprehended during an entrapment operation in Taguig City, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NBI Director Dante Gierran said the suspect, a relative of the two female minors, was arrested by the NBI’s Anti Human Trafficking Division (AHTRAD) on December 11 for sexual exploitation of the victims and possession of child pornographic videos and images. ADVERTISEMENTThe two victims, ages 8 and 11, were offered by the suspect to have intercourse with customers. The case was referred to the Philippine National Police by the Dutch Police of Netherlands for human trafficking in 2016, the NBI said. Meanwhile, charges for violation of Republic Act 9208 Republic Act (RA) 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 as amended and RA 9775 or the Child Pornography Law were filed against the suspect before the Department of Justice (DOJ), the NBI said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 13, 2018 06:56 UTC