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Peru Launches Overnight Security Sweep in Southern Lima Under State of Emergency

Officials frame the raids as the opening phase of a longer-term push to restore territorial control.

Overview

  • Police carried out coordinated operations in San Juan de Miraflores, Villa María del Triunfo and Villa El Salvador, focusing on nightlife venues and hostels with identity and migration checks.
  • Viceminister Jorge Cárdenas and Environment Minister Miguel Espichán supervised the actions alongside senior National Police commanders.
  • Specialized units including SUAT, GRECCO, DIVEME, the Green Squad and intelligence teams participated with Army support in 11 simultaneous interventions.
  • Authorities reported two firearms seized in VMT and VES, two motorcycles recovered, one wanted person detained and 38 people in SJM intervened for migratory verification.
  • The government said operations will continue under the emergency decree as part of a strategy that includes strengthening police stations and investing in surveillance technology.