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The Supraprovincial Prosecutor's Office Specialized in Environmental Matters carried out a mega-operation against illegal mining in the California sector, district of Chosica – Lurigancho, in Lima. The diligence was carried out with the participation of the prosecutorial team, police officers and personnel from the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
According to the investigations, the authorities received citizen complaints - in June 2023 - about alleged explosions in the intervened area. Likewise, in view of the operation, it is presumed that it is a criminal organization that benefited from the extracted material.
The operation, led by prosecutor Carlos Chirre, led to the discovery of dynamite, fuel, motor pumps, air compressors, electronic scales, calculators, batteries, alternators, tailings ponds, among other products used for this illicit activity.
According to preliminary information, the cost of the seized products would amount to more than S/6 million. As a result, the interdiction (destruction) of the supplies and tools found was ordered.
