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Juliaca Raid Uncovers Stolen Vehicles in Suspected Chop-Shop Linked to 'Los Chuteros del Sur'

Police transferred the recovered vehicles and devices for forensic analysis to support suspect identification.

Overview

  • After intelligence surveillance, SECPIRV officers executed an authorized entry at a home in the Alexander neighborhood of Juliaca with the on-duty prosecutor present.
  • Police recovered a Volkswagen Saveiro reported stolen in September along with other requisitioned vehicles, including several motorcycles and a car.
  • Investigators seized vehicle parts, multiple license plates, six cellphones and portable radios as evidence of an alleged dismantling operation.
  • Authorities say the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into the presumed criminal group known as Los Chuteros del Sur.
  • No arrests were reported, and the items were moved to SECPIRV for pericial examinations to trace owners and identify those responsible.