Peruvian Court Sentences Eight to 18 Months for Chemical Trafficking Linked to Cocaine Production
The Ninth Preliminary Investigation Court in Callao, presided over by magistrate Julio Daniel García Guerrero, ordered 18 months of preventive detention for eight suspects accused of operating an illicit network that trafficked chemical precursors for cocaine production. The network, active since 2025, moved roughly 12.8 tonnes of chemicals from the VRAEM (Valle de los Ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro) region to Ayacucho, Lima and the port city of Callao for export. Authorities intercepted four key shipments, seizing substances such as calcium chloride and acetone. The investigation identified twelve primary suspects, eight of whom were sentenced while the remaining four await further legal proceedings.
Entities: Aaron Alberto Sarabia Girao · Ayacucho · Callao · Callao Ninth Investigation Court · Fiscalía de Oruro · Jalapa, Guatemala · Julio Daniel García Guerrero · Julio Sayas Coras · L&L S.A.C. · Los vikingos de Gamarra · Mataquescuintla · National Civil Police (PNC)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eight suspects received 18 months of preventive detention for trafficking chemical precursors used to produce cocaine in Callao. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aaron Alberto Sarabia Girao, a 24‑year‑old, was detained in Nuevo Imperial on suspicion of extortion and possession of explosive material. (e0586d07-2677-4c54-b82b-d5f535a34c68)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The La Victoria fire was allegedly set by members of the criminal group “Los vikingos de Gamarra”. (573c5086-f9f8-4d0a-aac1-fe98990df12e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police seized firearms, ammunition and other equipment during the gas‑station robbery investigation in Chimbote. (ff5a5102-3281-4098-b4df-3b1b31b757bb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Six suspects were investigated for a July 22 arson in La Victoria that killed ten members of the Vílchez family. (573c5086-f9f8-4d0a-aac1-fe98990df12e)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The chemical‑trafficking network moved approximately 12.8 tonnes of chemicals from the VRAEM region to Callao for cocaine production. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four men were sentenced to nine months of preventive detention for an aggravated robbery of the L&L S.A.C. gas station in Nuevo Chimbote. (ff5a5102-3281-4098-b4df-3b1b31b757bb)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police conducted a preventive anti‑trafficking operation in Ate, inspecting nightclubs and other venues, with no arrests reported. (9d3e129f-f661-4ed7-8b19-8158bd303cd2)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The chemicals were transported by land to Ayacucho, Lima and Callao for export. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The network has been operating since 2025. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four key shipments of chemicals were intercepted by authorities. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Magistrate Julio Daniel García Guerrero presided over the sentencing in Callao. (b681de58-b321-434b-a9aa-d50efa0bf388)