Peruvian authorities seize goods and intercept crude oil theft

Peruvian police and customs officials conducted separate operations targeting illegal activities. In San Román, authorities seized a Volvo F-12 cargo vehicle and a large quantity of sugar sacks at the Cabanillas control post on the Juliaca–Arequipa highway. The intervention occurred after customs personnel identified inconsistencies between the driver's documents and the Customs Declaration of Goods. The seized goods and vehicle are valued at approximately S/ 308,000, and the driver was detained for alleged smuggling.

In Piura, Petroperú reported that police intercepted a tanker truck illegally extracting crude oil via a clandestine connection on the Northern Peruvian Pipeline in Sechura. The theft was detected through monitoring systems, prompting an emergency response. This incident marks the 13th identified attack on the pipeline in the Sechura and Olmos areas since June. Petroperú is coordinating with the National Police to pursue legal action and dismantle the criminal organization responsible for the theft and resulting environmental damage.