# Arequipa Halloween security and sanitary measures

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arequipa-halloween-security-and-sanitary-measures
> Updated: 2026-10-30T01:43:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In preparation for Halloween and Criollo Music Day, the Provincial Municipality of Arequipa coordinated a preventive security deployment. The plan involved multiple municipal departments and the National Police of Peru to maintain public order, control informal commerce, and monitor traffic in the Historic Center, specifically around the Plaza de Armas and surrounding streets.

By October 30, health officials from the Gerencia Regional de Salud (GERESA) and the municipality conducted operations near the San Camilo market. These officials seized Halloween masks and plastic accessories because merchants failed to provide required sanitary registration documentation. Authorities warned that unregulated products could contain hazardous substances, such as lead, and granted merchants seven days to present documentation to avoid product destruction.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Authorities conduct security and sanitary operations for Halloween celebrations

Security and health authorities in Costa Rica and Peru are conducting operations to seize illegal weapons, drugs, and unregistered Halloween products to ensure public safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-conduct-security-and-sanitary-operations-for-halloween-celebrations

### 2026-10-27: Arequipa authorities increase security for Halloween celebrations

Arequipa authorities are deploying municipal staff and police to the Historic Center to ensure public order during Halloween and Criollo Music Day festivities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipa-authorities-increase-security-for-halloween-celebrations

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