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Criminal Escapes After Persecution and Shooting in La Paz - La Patria 3.0 | Bolivia's Digital Newspaper

Fact sheet On June 18, 2026, a police chase in La Paz culminated in a shootout, in which the leader of an auto parts theft gang managed to escape after opening fire on the police. The incident occurred in the South Zone, specifically in Calacoto. Tap to see the full context Context: The director of Diprove, Colonel Pavel Tovar, confirmed that the suspect is the alleged leader of a criminal organization dedicated to the theft of auto parts. Crim…
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The alleged leader of a criminal gang was placed in a row of a fuel pump, where Diprove troops tried to apprehend him; however, the man reacted by firing shots.

An alleged leader of a gang dedicated to the theft of auto parts opened fire on members of the Directorate for the Prevention and Investigation of Vehicle Robbery (Diprove) who were attempting to capture him during an operation in the South of La Paz. Following the attack, the suspect managed to escape, while two accompanying persons were arrested and investigated for possible connection to the case. According to information provided by the Poli…

Fact sheet On June 18, 2026, a police chase in La Paz culminated in a shootout, in which the leader of an auto parts theft gang managed to escape after opening fire on the police. The incident occurred in the South Zone, specifically in Calacoto. Tap to see the full context Context: The director of Diprove, Colonel Pavel Tovar, confirmed that the suspect is the alleged leader of a criminal organization dedicated to the theft of auto parts. Crim…

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Periódico La Patria broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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