Location: Ica and Trujillo on Panamericana Sur and Panamericana Norte Highways
Event:
There are ongoing widespread protests of agricultural workers in multiple regions of Peru affecting travel along the PanAmericana Sur and PanAmericana Norte highways in the Ica and Trujillo regions. The Peruvian National Police deployed a large force of police officers in response. Avoid travel in the affected areas if possible, as the situation is ongoing and evolving. The protests may continue for several days until the situation is resolved.
Actions to Take:
Avoid the PanAmerican highway in and around Ica and Trujillo
Avoid demonstrations
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Peruvian Police Carry Out Drug Raid Dressed as Santa Claus, Elves
17 Dec 2020
Police in Peru recently carried out a drug raid in the capital Lima while disguising themselves as Santa Claus and his elves, authorities revealed Wednesday.
The operation, which took place on December 5 in the Villa El Salvador district of Lima, resulted in the arrest of four suspected drug traffickers, the Peruvian National Police said in a statement Wednesday.
The raid was recorded with a video camera where the two officers are seen breaking down the door to a house before arresting a man in a blue t-shirt.
“We are the police! We are the green squad! This is an anti-drug operation!” one of the agents is heard shouting as they breakdown the door and arrest the subject.
Two protestors found
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