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An agent in Miami involved in tracking Roas contacted an associate, indicating that they had successfully located her and suggesting plans for her extraction. The initial response was nonchalant, with the assumption that Roas would pay her way out of detention by bribing officials. The agent asserted, “just do the tell type,” implying they had a plan to get her released and transport her back to the United States.
However, concerns from the associate revealed the peril inherent in such operations. The warning, “Turn around and leave right now. You’re going to die,” underscored the volatile environment in which these negotiations and rescue attempts occur. The stakes are incredibly high, with violence often a real threat for anyone involved, law enforcement included.