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Dynamite Cartridge Left at Montesur Clinic in Surco Triggers Probe of Suspected Targeted Threat

Police are focusing on a personal threat after the device reportedly bore a staffer's name.

Overview

  • An unknown visitor left a black box at the clinic’s reception on Avenida El Polo on Thursday morning, where staff found a dynamite cartridge and alerted the National Police of Peru.
  • Specialized officers secured the area and removed the device without injuries or damage reported.
  • The case is now with Divincri Surco, which is reviewing security camera footage to identify the person who left the package.
  • Authorities have ruled out extortion against the facility after the explosive reportedly displayed the name of a clinic employee.
  • Correo, citing Canal N, reported the name on the device as Aldo Aguilar, a warehouse worker who was allegedly assaulted two days earlier, while police have not announced any arrests and the clinic has not commented.