Nov 27, 2009 7:55 pm US/Pacific
Authorities Free Girl From Alleged Human Smuggler
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) ―
Authorities have arrested a suspected human smuggler who allegedly refused to release a 4-year old girl he brought across the border from Mexico at her mother's request.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday the girl's mother had the man smuggle the child while she took another route, but he later refused to release her, demanding more and more money.
Authorities rescued the girl, who is a U.S. citizen, on Thursday and returned her to her mother.
ICE says deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department arrested 32-year old Emanuel De La Costa-Valdiva for investigation of human trafficking, kidnapping and extortion.
ICE says the mother, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, will be allowed to stay in the country to serve as a witness.
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