Severe Blow to Illegal Mining in Pataz: Suspects Arrested in High-Profile Operation

The Pataz Unified Command maintains a steady pace of action in its mission to restore order and combat illegal mining in this troubled province of La Libertad.

In a joint operation between the Peruvian National Police (PNP) and the Army, more than 50,000 soles were seized in explosives used for alleged clandestine activities in a mining area of the Santa María sector, located in the district and province of Pataz. In addition, two people were intervened who would face charges of common danger. SEE MORE: Trujillo: Sedalib confronts mayor Mario Reyna and councilorsACTIONS The raid was carried out last Mo…

Illegal mining continues to expand in the Cocachacra district, generating growing concern about the possible contamination of the water resources of the Tambo valley. AUTHORITIES An unopposed visit by the regional councillor for the province of Islay, Juan Carlos Huanca Molero, in coordination with the Regional Energy and Mining Management, [...]

Seven out of 10 mining projects in Peru with no definite start date: how much is lost?In a joint effort to combat illegal mining and other illegal activities, law enforcement agencies have activated a series of checkpoints in the province of Pataz, La Libertad region. This action is part of the comprehensive strategy of the Unified Pataz Command, which articulates operations of the Armed Forces, the National Police, the Public Prosecutor's Offic…

On Monday, the Unified Command Pataz carried out actions to control identity, vehicle control and cargo at various strategic points in the province of La Libertad.In a statement, the Ministry of Defense said that this work allowed the seizure of more than 400 cartridges of dynamite, ammonium nitrate, fuses, detonators and 9 mm calibre ammunition, as well as the intervention of undocumented persons linked to illegal mining activities.The owner of…

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