Eleventh child is seized in adoption probe

An eleventh child has been seized in Mexico as part of an investigation into a child trafficking ring which sought to sell babies to 11 Irish couples.

The Jalisco state prosecutor said a four-month-old baby girl was taken from her mother’s home. It also said that federal prosecutors in Mexico are now examining whether or not to take over the investigation.

A total of 11 Irish couples were questioned in relation to the case. Authorities are currently searching for two lawyers who are believed to have been involved in handling the adoptions for the Irish couples.