- Two arrested trying to sneak minors at Davao airport
TWO WOMEN were arrested at the Davao International Airport on April 24 for allegedly trafficking four minors.
The Aviation Security Unit 11 identified the suspects as alias Ivy, 35, and alias Bebs, 24. The respective ages of minors are unspecified.
The suspects face a charge under the Expanded Anti-Human Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10364).
According to the PNP Aviation Security Unit XI report, the women allegedly promised the minors jobs as online sellers in the morning and waitresses at night in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
Authorities suspected human trafficking and conducted an operation leading to the arrests.
The four minors are currently in the care of the City Social Workers and Development Office.
If convicted, the two suspects face 20 years imprisonment and a fine of between P1 million and P2 million.
