Peru police dismantle 132 criminal organizations and 7,371 gangs in first half of 2026

The National Police of Peru (PNP) has presented a robust report detailing its institutional achievements during the first half of 2026. Between January 1 and June 30, the PNP successfully dismantled 132 criminal organizations and 7,371 delinquent gangs through operations conducted by its specialized units.

In its ongoing fight against crime, the PNP also seized 3,827 firearms and recovered 7,997 vehicles during preventive and investigative operations. The force made significant inroads against drug trafficking, confiscating 1,196,569 packets of basic cocaine paste (PBC), 32,449 envelopes of cocaine, and 75,623 packages of marijuana.

During this period, the PNP apprehended 131,751 Peruvian citizens and 7,257 foreign nationals for a variety of offenses. Furthermore, the police captured 37,714 individuals who were wanted by judicial authorities for ongoing legal proceedings. The PNP also conducted 20,335 interventions with foreign nationals, enforcing current immigration regulations as part of verification and control actions across the country.

Beyond crime fighting, the PNP also intercepted contraband goods valued at over S/294 million (approximately $80 million USD) in the first six months of the year. Additionally, S/46.6 million (approximately $12.6 million USD) was seized during police interventions, along with 246,658 units of explosive materials, including dynamite and grenades. The PNP stated that these results demonstrate a tangible commitment to strengthening operational capabilities, institutional transparency, and public trust.