Border Service rescues 78 migrants and grabs 5 coyotes

The Special Boat Battalion of the National Border Service (Senafront) managed to rescue 39 migrants (29 of Chinese nationality and 10 Venezuelans) who were transported in a gray boat of approximately 36 feet, in the company of a citizen of Colombian nationality,  an alleged coyote. This operation took place within the framework of the Escudo, Chocó operation, in the township of Tubualá near the community of Caledonia.

While in the sector of La Moneda and Quebrada Honda, in the province of Darién, the rescue of 39 migrants is carried out, including five minors (32 Chinese, 3 Bangladeshi, 2 Nepali, and 2 Pakistani).

The migrants were transported in four pick-up vehicles, driven by four Panamanian citizens, presumed coyotes. Once the rescue of these migrants occurred, they were taken to provide medical attention.

The alleged coyotes were placed under the orders of the competent authorities.