US woman accused of hiding baby in bag at Manila airport
A US woman has been charged with human trafficking in the Philippines after she allegedly attempted to smuggle a new-born baby out of the country.
Jennifer Talbot, 43 from Ohio, was arrested at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila on Wednesday.
A six-day-old boy was reportedly found in her carry-on bag as she attempted to board a plane to the US.
Authorities allege that Talbot did not declare the baby to immigration officials
The baby’s mother and father have been charged under a child protection law, authorities said. The boy has been placed in the custody of social services.
If found guilty, she could face life in prison.
