Overview
- General Franco Raúl Moreno Panta was introduced as head of the La Libertad police region, replacing General Guillermo Llerena.
- He said intelligence units have identified ringleaders by jurisdiction and signaled targeted operations in the coming days.
- Moreno urged residents to file complaints, especially in extortion cases, noting that the absence of complainants has hindered dismantling criminal networks.
- Police pledged to advise and protect those who report crimes, citing past successes when formal complaints were made.
- Authorities described a shift in criminal tactics in recent attacks, with groups now terrorizing victims before making demands, prompting a recalibrated approach with Armed Forces and justice officials.