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2 clusters · 12 sources · 26 days · First seen · Last updated

Security operations in Pataz, Peru

Overview

In the Pataz province of the La Libertad region, Peruvian security forces have conducted multiple operations to combat criminal organizations.

Under ‘Operation Nemesis,’ the Unified Pataz Command intervened in the towns of Yalén and Pueblo Nuevo, seizing 1,961 rounds of war ammunition, 50 explosives, various firearms including Galil and CZ Scorpion types, and tactical gear. This followed ‘Operation Sol Naciente’ in Yalén, which resulted in two arrests and the confiscation of three CZ Scorpion rifles, an R-15, a shotgun, four pistols, and 52 explosives. The Ministry of Defense has stated that the Armed Forces and National Police maintain a permanent deployment in the area to reinforce local security.

Entities

Pataz · Ministério Público · Zárate · La Libertad · Ministerio de Defensa

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Law enforcement seizes weapons and explosives in Peru and Argentina

    Authorities in Peru and Argentina seized large quantities of weapons, explosives, and ammunition during separate law enforcement operations in Pataz and Zárate.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Peruvian security forces seize large cache of ammunition in Pataz

    Peruvian security forces seized nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition, explosives, and firearms during two consecutive operations targeting criminal organizations in Pataz, La Libertad.

Sources

desdeadentro.pe · diaadia.com.pa · diarioextra.com · directoriocubano.info · elmonterizo.com · fm899.com.ar · guik.pe · hondudiario.com · lagacetaonline.com.ar · proycontra.com.pe · tvyumuri.icrt.cu · verdaddelpueblo.com