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Predawn Explosion Outside Central Lima Optics Shop Triggers Police Investigation

Detectives are analyzing nearby camera footage as they work to confirm whether the blast was an extortion attempt.

Overview

  • The device detonated early Saturday in front of an optical store on the 400 block of Jirón Rufino Torrico near the Municipal Theater.
  • Two suspects arrived on a motorcycle, one placed and activated the explosive, and both fled on the bike.
  • Police secured the perimeter while forensic specialists and the explosives unit conducted on-site examinations.
  • No injuries were reported, though the storefront suffered notable damage.
  • Investigators are reviewing footage from the shop’s cameras and nearby CCTV to identify the suspects, with extortion under review but not confirmed.