Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was founded Friday by Venezuelan security forces in mountainous area of nothern Venezuela after being kidnapped. He was kidnapped by a gunman outside of his home in the city of Valencia. The kidnapping of Ramos was followed by several abductions of relatives of top baseball players in Venezuela.
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Ramos said after the release that his kidnappers had carefully planned the abduction with help of an informant. Ramos also said his abductors told him they were demanding a large ransom. Ramos had recently returned home after his rookie year with the Nationals to play during the offseason for his Venezuelan team the Aragua Tigers.
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Four men were arrested at the abductors' hideout buther the other suspect escaped the police raid. Police arrested a Colombian and Venezuelan as helpers in the kidnapping. The charges inculde kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, use of stolen vehicle, and criminal association.
Ramos said "I am very thankful and feel like I've been born again".
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