Deadly Attack at Peruvian Gold Mine
Masked men attacked a gold mine in Puno in Peru killing four in the assault on Saturday evening. Six others were wounded when the attackers stormed the small scale gold mine in the city of La Rinconada with long range rifles.
According to the Police 10 hooded members of a gang attacked the La Rinchoda mine. The city is about 1,300 kilometers away from the capital of Peru, Lima. It is located about 16,700 feet above sea level and is considered the highest city in the world.
After the attack locals from Ananea began searching for the gang and conducted various acts of vandalism including stoning the local police station and setting on fire a night club where they believed the attackers were hiding.
The police had to use tear gas to disperse the protestors. There has been increased activity of criminal groups operating in the region in the Andean plateaus.
The "wild west" environment at Ananea make the place a paradise for those seeking to escape the presence of law and order, says local peace judge Julián Turpo.
Written by
Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
APA
Scanlon, Joel. (2019, March 19). Deadly Attack at Peruvian Gold Mine. AZoMining. Retrieved on March 03, 2026 from https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=901.
MLA
Scanlon, Joel. "Deadly Attack at Peruvian Gold Mine". AZoMining. 03 March 2026. <https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=901>.
Chicago
Scanlon, Joel. "Deadly Attack at Peruvian Gold Mine". AZoMining. https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=901. (accessed March 03, 2026).
Harvard
Scanlon, Joel. 2019. Deadly Attack at Peruvian Gold Mine. AZoMining, viewed 03 March 2026, https://www.azomining.com/News.aspx?newsID=901.
We're committed to providing free access to quality science. By registering and providing insight into
your preferences you're joining a community of over 1m science interested individuals and help us to
provide you with insightful content whilst keeping our service free.
or
Terms
While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena
answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses.
Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or
authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for
medical information you must always consult a medical
professional before acting on any information provided.
Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with
OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their
privacy principles.
Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential
information.
Read the full Terms & Conditions.