Police set up 20 fixed surveillance posts on southern border
A total of 20 fixed surveillance stations have been established by the Peruvian National Police in the southern border region of Tacna. The primary objective behind this initiative is to ensure security and prevent the entry of undocumented migrants into the country, as mandated by the government.
Following the visit of Interior Minister Vicente Romero to the Peru-Chile border area, a contingent of 450 troops from various regions and police units has been deployed to the region.
This group comprises 150 agents from the Arequipa Special Services Unit (USE), 50 agents from Moquegua, and 50 agents from Tacna. Additionally, 197 agents from the National Directorate of Special Operations (Dinoes) in Lima have joined the deployment.
To bolster the security measures in the area, the police have brought eight vehicles and 22 horses.
The patrols are conducted round the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consequently, 24 tents have been erected, including four designated for personnel accommodation, along with 15 portable toilets.
The deployment of troops extends along approximately 12.5 kilometers of the border, spanning from milestone No. 1 to 14.
To fulfill the collaborative effort, there are also personnel from the Migration department and members of the Armed Forces stationed in the area.
Activities in Tacna
In Tacna, the Peruvian National Police assumes a crucial role not only in maintaining public order and security but also in providing assistance to migrants who have entered Peruvian territory and are currently occupying streets and parks in the southern city.
