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Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

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Peruvian security forces have maintained a multi-regional offensive against organized crime, illegal mining, and extortion. Throughout mid-2026, operations targeted various criminal networks, including the dismantling of the “gota a gota” loan gang in Piura, the “La Red del Silencio” extortion ring in Lima and Callao, and “Los Malditos Carroñeros” in San Martín de Porres. Gang-related violence remains prevalent, with notable incidents including the dismantling of “Los tentáculos de Los Pulpos” in Trujillo and “Los Gatilleros de León” in Pueblo Nuevo. Extortion via explosives continues to plague the country. Recent actions dismantled “Los Goteros del Norte” in Sullana and “Los Fríos de Parcona” in Ica following bombings. In La Libertad, the gang “Los Lechuzas” has threatened truck drivers with arson, while the “Los Patrones del Cupo” network was targeted in San Martín de Porres. High-profile robberies, such as a S/500,000 theft in Chiclayo and gold bullion heists in Surco, underscore the persistent threat to commerce and individuals. Illegal mining remains a critical security and environmental concern. In Pataz, the “Triángulo de las Bermudas” operation and an explosive attack on the Poderosa mine highlight the volatility of the region. Authorities have intensified interdiction in Madre de Dios and Puno, destroying illegal mining assets and seizing significant quantities of gold. In early September 2026, police in Tumbes arrested two members of “Los Bolongos de Zarumilla” following an armed confrontation, while in Puerto Maldonado, three individuals linked to “Los Cazadores de Tambopata” were detained for allegedly planning robberies against mining camps. To combat illegal mining, the government is shifting toward a strategy of “logistical strangulation.” Minister of Energy and Mines Guillermo Shinno revealed plans In mid-September 2026, authorities expanded interdiction efforts to cut Cusco. In the supply Colquemarca district of diesel Chumbivilcas, the Public Prosecutor's Office and other critical inputs to sustain heavy machinery National Police raided illegal mining camps in regions like Madre de Dios Choccoyo, destroying heavy machinery, mineral washing stations, leaching ponds, loaders, motorcycles, and the Pataz-La Libertad corridor. water pumps.

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  1. 2026-09-14 22:24 UTC Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining
  2. 2026-09-10 02:12 UTC Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining
  3. 2026-09-08 00:33 UTC Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining
  4. 2026-09-04 00:06 UTC Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining
  5. 2026-08-02 00:12 UTC Regional crackdown on gangs, drugs, mining and crime

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