Peru Police Mobilized by False Report of Human Remains Linked to Gang

Peruvian police mobilized after an informant reported human remains, prompting the head of Dirincri to leave a live interview. The report was a false alarm, but the informant linked the case to the transnational gang Los Escorpiones, known for extortion, assassination, and kidnapping. The incident highlights the operational impact of gang-related intelligence in Peru.