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Peru: Ex-Depincri chief, 3 officers sentenced for extortion, drug-plant threats

A former head of Depincri and three police officers were sentenced for threatening to plant drugs on a detained citizen unless he paid S/2,500, and holding his motorcycle as collateral. The case highlights police corruption and abuse of power in Peru, with implications for institutional trust and rule of law.

La República (Peru)about 6 hours agoPECredibility 24%View source

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