A police operation dismantled the criminal organization.Pirate’sconsists of at least 20 members of the Peruvian National Police (PNP)A person, both active and retired, who has used his or her position to commit crimes in the community for at least three years with common criminals. Saint Martin.
senior prosecutor in name only Jorge Chavez Cotrina It explained that the intervention was achieved on the basis of intelligence by the National Police itself, which identified the members involved and revealed their structure. modus operandi of the organization. “They used the uniforms of the national police to not only provide privileged information, but also to substantially participate in criminal activities,” the prosecutor said.
During the operation, 12 of the 20 police officers involved were arrested, while the remaining four remained in prison with previous convictions. The request for preventive detention also included the arrest of one member in Lima.
Prosecutors have specified that the defendants will be charged with criminal organization and could face eight to 15 years in prison. If involvement in crimes such as aggravated robbery, murder, drug trafficking, etc. is proven; The fine is up to 35 years in prison.. The defendant will remain in preliminary detention for 15 days, and is expected to be ordered to preventive detention for up to 36 months.
In October, nine police officers and seven civilians were arrested in various cities during a previous operation.Iquitos, Pucallpa, Lima, Tocache, MoyobambaThat October 14, a raid was carried out at Tarapoto Prison, where police officers from the Terna Group were accused of robbery, branding and illegal drug trafficking.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the criminal network “Los Pilatas” Has been operating in San Martin and other areas for several yearsaccumulate Over 3 million soles It comes from illegal activities.
The rise in extortion nationwide has reached historic peaks, and citizen complaints are also on the rise. Until October 2025, National Civil Security Surveillance Bureau Ministry of Home Affairs registration 23,213 complaints regarding extortionThis is significantly higher than the 18,215 cases reported in all of 2024.
The largest amount is concentrated in the Lima metropolitan area. 9,750 complaintsamid the anti-organized crime and urban transport protests, is one of the most affected sectors, accounting for more than 30% of the national total.
This is followed by the La Libertad region. 3,789 complaints Until October 31, due to the presence of criminals in Trujillo and Patas. emergency situation From 2023.
On average, it will be registered 1 complaint every 19 minutesThat is, approximately 76 pieces per day. To combat this crime, the Ministry of Interior created a specialized department in the National Police headed by a colonel. Victor Reboredoannounced by the Minister Vicente Tiburcio November 2nd.
Authorities have warned that extortion and violence are affecting thousands of families. According to Tiburcio, the number of homicides increased by 3% compared to 2024. 2,118 victimsand extortion increased by 18% nationally. 36% in Lima metropolitan area and 33% in Callao.
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