12:44 | Pataz (La Libertad region), Apr. 7.
The
Chief of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces (CCFFAA), Army General David Ojeda Parra, arrived in the province of Pataz, region of La Libertad, to supervise the actions and military operations carried out by the Pataz Unified Command, made up of personnel from the Armed Forces and
National Police of Peru (PNP).
Law enforcement agencies have increased intelligence, search, and capture operations of those responsible for the latest criminal events perpetrated in the above-mentioned province, where a state of emergency has been declared, which is why the Armed Forces are in charge of maintaining control of domestic order, with the support of the National Police.
The CCFFAA head arrived in Pataz last Saturday, along with his General Staff and PNP General Martin Villalon, with the aim of inspecting the operations carried out with the participation of the Public Ministry.
It should be noted that 79 operations and 30 interdiction operations have been carried out against illegal mining since the state of emergency was declared in Pataz last February.
These actions have led to the rescue of three citizens who were victims of the crime of human trafficking, of whom two were minors.
Likewise, 48 people involved in illegal mining have been arrested and law enforcement agents have seized S/139,190 (about US$37,843) in cash, 15 vehicles, as well as 1,711 sticks of dynamite, 58 kg of ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate - Fuel Oil), and 4,423 gallons of fuel.
Moreover, 85 pieces of mineral processing equipment and 13 tractors were destroyed. The value of the seized and destroyed items would be around US$36 million (about US$9.78 million).
Law enforcement agencies continue to work to ensure domestic order and provide security in the jurisdiction of the Pataz Unified Command.
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Published: 4/7/2024