Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine
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On New Year's Eve, an attack on an informal mine in northern Peru near the town of Vijus left at least three people dead and seven missing, according to local officials. The incident occurred in the department of La Libertad, a region known for both formal and informal gold mining operations. Authorities suspect the attack is linked to conflicts between criminal groups vying for control of the mines. Police have arrested two people and are investigating the incident, where eleven shell casings were recovered. This follows a similar incident in May where 13 miners were killed in the same region, prompting a temporary suspension of mining activities.
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AI-ExtractedPolice reported that 13 miners had been killed in the same region last May.
The attack took place about an hour before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
11 shell casings had been recovered at the scene of the attack.
At least three people have been killed and seven remain missing following an attack on an informal mine in northern Peru.
The final death toll could be as high as 15 as more bodies are recovered.
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