Overview
- Government agencies led a simultaneous operation in Ancón I, Miguel Castro Castro, El Milagro, Challapalca and Cochamarca during the night of Sept. 16–17, removing contraband and searching cells and common areas.
- The Interior Ministry confirmed seizures at El Milagro of 298 ketes of marijuana and 28 packets of cocaine, and authorities reported dismantling clandestine electrical connections there.
- INPE reported finding 19 cellphones, seven routers and multiple chargers, memory cards and USBs at Miguel Castro Castro, items that can enable outside contact and data transfer.
- Searches in Ancón I uncovered 38 drug packages and written phone numbers, Cochamarca yielded 24 paper-wrapped marijuana packages, and Challapalca produced sharp instruments and personal items.
- All seized material was handed to the National Police and the Public Ministry for criminal investigation, and MINJUSDH/INPE said they will continue similar control operations to reinforce prison authority and reduce extortion and outside coordination.