A woman arrested for selling four children in Badajoz to get money for drugs

A joint police operation in Extremadura and Jaén has uncovered a case of child trafficking involving a mother selling her newborns for drug money. Six arrests have been made, including the mother, with ongoing investigations suggesting that at least four children were sold. The operation, involving the National Police and Civil Guard, has led to searches in multiple locations, including Montijo and Badajoz. Authorities are looking into the possibility that some children were sold to families in Portugal. The Government delegate in Extremadura has confirmed the operation is still active and urged caution regarding the sensitive nature of the case.

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