The Direction against terrorism (Dircote) of the National Police of Peru (PNP) captured a Lázaro Cueva Gaitán. The arrested citizen, known under the nickname of ‘Calín’, has been linked to the terrorist organization Shining path. As a result of this linkage, it had two current arrest warrants dictated by estates of the Judiciary in Trujillo for the alleged crime of terrorism.
Aka ‘Calín’ was captured in the town center of Quirihuaclocated in the district of LaredoProvince of Trujilloin the northern department of Freedom.
Cueva Gaitán, who is currently 85 years old, was investigated by the PNP due to actions that linked him to the terrorist organization previously led by the deceased Abimael Guzmán. According to these investigations, aka ‘Calín’ was in charge of military control in the area of Usquilwithin the province of I otuz and was involved in different confrontations and agitation acts registered in the region.
With 85 years in tow, his defense could invoke humanitarian reasons; However, if the Prosecutor’s Office He demonstrates his implication, he would face a prison sentence despite his advanced age. At this time, Gaitán cave It is held in the facilities of the DIrcote de Trujillo, where he was transferred after his capture. In search of more information, the Republic contacted the press managers of the National Police of Peruat the close of this edition, our call found no answer.
