2023-12-03 10:29:14
This Saturday, December 2, armed men violently entered a mine in Peru, located in the northern region of La Libertad, causing the death of nine people and leaving another 15 injured. There were seven guards and two workers. Criminals linked to illegal mining would be behind this attack, who have been demanding a new material distribution scheme from the company.
First modification: 03/12/2023 – 09:29
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Nine people died and 15 were injured after an attack by a group of armed men inside the Poderosa mine, in northern Peru, in the early hours of this Saturday, December 2, the Ministry of the Interior reported. The mine, called Poderosa, suffered an incursion by a group of armed men who clashed with security personnel and took four people hostage, a statement from the Interior detailed. Criminals linked to illegal mining Those who have been demanding a new material distribution scheme from the company would be behind this attack, according to the newspaper El Comercio.
Hours later, the National Police regained control of the gold mine, located in the province of Pataz, authorities seized weapons and detained seven suspects in the deadly attack, carried out with explosives.
????????#URGENT In relation to the violent incursion of a group of criminals into the facilities of the Compañía Minera Poderosa, the Ministry of the Interior communicates the following: pic.twitter.com/I5PN1UPBiY
— Ministry of the Interior ???????? (@MininterPeru) December 3, 2023
For her part, the regional prefect (governor), Carolina Velascotold RPP Noticias that three of the injured are seriously injured and blamed hitmen hired by promoters of illegal mining, in retaliation against police operations against this illicit activity.
The Chamber of Commerce of La Libertad condemned the attack and assured that this deposit is “a leader in gold exports” and “key to the national economy”, which is why it urged its security to be guaranteed.
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