Peru: Three police officers probed for land-trafficking criminal ties in La Libertad

Peruvian prosecutors are investigating three police officers in La Libertad for alleged membership in a criminal organization involved in land trafficking, extortion, and a bombing targeting the mayor of Chepén. The group reportedly demanded bribes up to S/50,000 and attacked local businesses. This marks a notable case of alleged police complicity in organized crime, raising concerns about institutional integrity in the region.