Overview
- In the early hours of November 18, gunmen fired repeatedly at the main gate of El Rápido’s maneuvering yard in San Martín de Porres, leaving at least six impacts and eight shell casings but no injuries.
- The November 16 attack on a San Germán bus was recorded by the assailants, and driver Roberto Japay escaped without gunshot wounds, suffering cuts from shattered glass.
- Audio messages circulated after the bus ambush demand protection payments, with threats of further violence if companies do not comply.
- Extortion division chief Col. Víctor Revoredo said suspects in the recent attacks have been identified and are profiled as foreigners, as forensic teams review casings and security footage.
- Transport operations in Lima Norte faced delays and suspensions due to safety concerns, following earlier incidents this year that include an April shooting and the July killing of El Rápido driver Carlos Advíncula Nieto.