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Peru: Police wait for Fujimori to be discharged from hospital

18:24 | Lima, Oct. 4.

Peruvian Interior Minister Mauro Medina on Thursday informed the police wait for ex-President Alberto Fujimori to be discharged from hospital in order to arrest him, as recently ordered by a court.

A judicial police team arrived at his house after the issuance of search and arrest warrants, but Fujimori claimed to be in poor health and was transferred to Lima-based Centenario Clinic, the official told Canal N local channel. 

According to the minister, police officers will act in accordance with the law once the ex-leader is discharged from the medical center. 

Medina stated the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) will decide where Fujimori will serve his sentence.

As is known, a Peruvian court on Wednesday overturned the humanitarian pardon granted to former President Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000), thus ordering his capture and return to jail.

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Published: 10/4/2018