Three teenagers aged 15 to 17 were rescued in Castelar, Morón, Argentina, where their parents were handing them over to men in exchange for drugs and money. Police, alerted by neighbors, conducted a raid revealing a run‑down house with animals. Parents were arrested and the minors placed under protective custody.
The raid, ordered by Judge Roberto Carletti, uncovered numerous cats, rabbits, broken beer cans and a filthy interior. Police seized three phones and detained Fatima Loyza (35) and Juan Carlos Merlo (40). The teens were immediately taken to a safe place under the care of Morón's Child Protection Authority.
This incident highlights the need for stronger measures to protect minors from sexual exploitation. Authorities are continuing the investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Independent groups call on the public to monitor similar cases.