PNP Second Lieutenant forgets loaded AKM rifle at market in Cercado de Lima
A police officer left an AKM rifle with 30 rounds abandoned at a food stall in La Merced market. The Inspectorate opened a disciplinary investigation.
Loaded rifle found at food stall in La Merced market
A second lieutenant with the National Police of Peru left an AKM rifle with 30 rounds forgotten at a food stall in La Merced market, located on Mariano Angulo Street, in Mirones Bajo, Cercado de Lima, according to canaln.pe.
The officer identified as Yoham Gianmarco Tafur Bocanegra, belonging to the Comisaría Unidad Vecinal Number 3, left the premises without the firearm. A market vendor noticed the presence of the rifle and alerted security personnel, who immediately contacted the Police for the return of the weapon.
Market workers expressed their concern about the oversight, warning that the weapon could have fallen into the wrong hands and resulted in a tragedy.
The National Police confirmed that second lieutenant Tafur was on duty at the time of the incident. The institution's Inspectorate opened an administrative and disciplinary investigation to determine responsibilities. The Communications department of the PNP did not grant interviews, though it did confirm that the case is under formal review.
Source: Google News PE — Lima