Overview
- The commander, Manuel Antonio Canales Moscoso, collided with a traffic subofficer's motorcycle, refused to identify himself and repeatedly insulted the officer after being stopped on the Metropolitano exclusive lane on May 28, 2026.
- Police reports say Canales resisted arrest at the sector police station, where he allegedly fought with officers to avoid being placed in the holding cell and was then placed under detention.
- The PNP's Oficina de Flagrancia opened an investigation for alleged serious infractions and the Tribunal de Disciplina is assessing whether to pursue his definitive separation from the force.
- Authorities from the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the ATU reminded the public that entering the Metropolitano exclusive lane is a serious traffic infraction punishable with a S/440 fine and 20 demerit points on the driver's record.
- The case revives Canales's prior disciplinary record, including a 2016 shooting allegation and a 2015 Metropolitano lane invasion, and could intensify scrutiny of how the PNP handles repeat misconduct and enforces internal discipline.