Mexican authorities say they've rescued 165 migrants who were apparently kidnapped as they tried to cross into the United States. The victims were held in this house in the northeastern border state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, according to Mexico's Interior Ministry.
Kidnapping victims freed in Mexico —
Mexican authorities say they've rescued 165 migrants who were apparently kidnapped as they tried to cross into the United States. The victims were held in this house in the northeastern border state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, according to Mexico's Interior Ministry.
Mexico's Interior Ministry
The victims were held for weeks in squalid conditions as their captors demanded money from their families, officials said.
Kidnapping victims freed in Mexico —
The victims were held for weeks in squalid conditions as their captors demanded money from their families, officials said.
Mexico's Interior Ministry
An anonymous tip led soldiers to the house, where they freed the captives and took a suspect into custody.
Kidnapping victims freed in Mexico —
An anonymous tip led soldiers to the house, where they freed the captives and took a suspect into custody.
Mexico's Interior Ministry
The soldiers detained Juan Cortez Arrez, 20, and handed him over to prosecutors.
Kidnapping victims freed in Mexico —
The soldiers detained Juan Cortez Arrez, 20, and handed him over to prosecutors.
Mexico's Interior Ministry