As part of the fight against extortion and organized crime,
led Operation "Cyclone" from Miguel Castro Castro Prison in Lima.
It was carried out simultaneously at the penitentiary facilities of Huaral (Lima region), Picsi (Chiclayo), and Huamancaca (Huancayo).
During the early hours of Monday, agents from the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) Special Operations Group (GOES) entered each of the cells at Castro Castro Prison.
They thoroughly inspected all areas, including restrooms, hiding compartments, windows, and walls, among others.
This is the second time the Head of State has led a surprise operation inside penitentiary facilities, aimed at preventing any attempts at illegal activities that could undermine the peace and security of Peruvians.
Last Saturday, he took part in an operation carried out at Ancon I Prison.
More than 300 officers, including security personnel and GOES unit members, took part in Operation "Cyclone."
They were deployed across four prisons, where cell phones, drugs, and phone accessories were found. These items will be turned over to the competent authorities for further investigation.
Many of these prohibited items are brought into penitentiary establishments by inmates' visitors.
So far this year, nearly 600 people have been apprehended while attempting to bring in prohibited items such as cell phones and their accessories, as well as drugs, the INPE reported.
Actions Intensified
National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) Chief Ivan Paredes stated that these types of operations are being intensified in response to the criminal activities of inmates within penitentiary facilities.
"We carried out an operation in four prisons, led by President Jose Jeri, who is committed to the fight against crime," he said.
Paredes indicated that INPE is proposing a new tender to hire a company with cutting-edge technology to block mobile phone signals, as the technology currently used by the company providing this service is outdated.
He also explained that in some cases the entry of communication devices into prisons is allowed by corrupt penitentiary agents.
Thus, the work of the Internal Affairs Office has been strengthened to more swiftly determine the suspension or dismissal of penitentiary staff involved in such acts.
"INPE carries out daily operations inside all penitentiary facilities in the country and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring citizens' safety," the institute stated.
"At the same time, it will continue deploying efforts to eradicate any possibility of inmates continuing criminal activities from the country's prisons," it concluded.