The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said an investigation started in January after receiving information regarding allegations of women being trafficked at an apartment on Holt Avenue in Baton Rouge. Detectives surveilled two homes in Baton Rouge and one in Kenner.
Detectives identified Maurilio Vargas, nicknamed “Primo,” and his wife Zabdi Guzman-Diaz, both 40, as suspects during the investigation. Both were taken into custody on charges of human trafficking, pandering, promoting prostitution and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
Two victims were rescued in Baton Rouge and one in Kenner.
Sheriff Sid Gautreaux released the following statement.
“Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes in our society, and I’m extremely proud of the tireless work of our detectives and partner agencies in bringing these individuals to justice. Our detectives devoted thousands of hours to this investigation, following every lead and working relentlessly to rescue these victims. The moment they were safely recovered was both huge and deeply emotional for everyone involved. Rescuing these victims and holding their traffickers accountable is a testament to what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal agencies work together with one shared mission — to protect the vulnerable and ensure justice is served.”
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