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Kidnapped Mexico player Pulido freed by police rescue operation

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GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 02: Alan Pulido #11 of Mexico handles the ball during the International Friendly against USA at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 2, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. Mexico and USA played to a 2-2 tie. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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There’s been a quick resolution to the kidnapping of Olympiacos and Mexico striker Alan Pulido, who has been freed by police after a “rescue operation”.

Pulido was kidnapped early Sunday while leaving a party with his girlfriend. Their car was blocked from advancing by the kidnappers, and his girlfriend was let go.
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The kidnapping lasted for several hours, as police organized quickly to find the 25-year-old striker.

From the BBC:

Pulido, 25, appeared with a bandaged hand and told reporters he was “very well”.

Officials said the rescue operation was carried out on Sunday night, without giving more details.


The high profile case clearly took priority, and tracking down this kidnapping victim was apparently fairly simple. Good to see.

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