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Army officer arrested with firearm near official stage at Peru's Military Parade
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Army officer arrested with firearm near official stage at Peru's Military Parade

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Peruvian army sub-officer was arrested near the official stage of the 2026 Military Parade for allegedly resisting and disobeying authority.
  • The soldier, identified as Jhourchs Nolasco Valencia, was found carrying a firearm, though its magazine was empty, along with cash and personal documents.
  • He was taken to a police station for further investigation into the incident that occurred a few blocks from the event's main platform.

A Peruvian army sub-officer was detained by police near the official platform of the 2026 Military Parade. Jhourchs Nolasco Valencia, a first sub-officer in the army, faces charges of resisting and disobeying authority.

The incident occurred around 7:10 a.m. as the Gran Parada y Desfile Cívico Militar was underway. Police apprehended Nolasco Valencia at the intersection of Pasaje Bremen and Avenida San Felipe. He was carrying a Browning firearm with an empty magazine, along with cash, a ring, and his identification documents.

According to police reports, Nolasco Valencia is allegedly part of the Second Division of the Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence Department in Rímac. His arrest happened after authorities noticed him carrying a weapon in close proximity to the main stage where top officials were gathered for the parade. He was subsequently taken to the Jesús María police station to undergo further proceedings.

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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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