By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
ARGO, Ala.–An undocumented immigrant from Mexico who was arrested in Argo Monday morning now faces multiple human trafficking charges, according to Argo Police Department Cpl. Cason Davis.
32-year-old Enoc Velazquez-Bravo, who resides in Kentucky, was charged with first-degree human trafficking, facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, electronic solicitation of a child, and forgery.
According to Davis, Velazquez-Bravo was arrested during a traffic stop on Aug. 26 at approximately 1 a.m. along I-59 near the 148 mile marker in St. Clair County.
The Argo Police Department is working with several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are currently investigating the case.
Davis stated that no additional information will be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation but that an update will be given at a later date.