In a shocking incident, thirteen miners were discovered dead inside a gold mine in Peru, following their kidnapping by a criminal gang several days earlier. The miners were employed by Poderosa, a prominent mining company in the Pataz province, located north of the capital, Lima. Their horrifying ordeal began when they were dispatched to confront individuals involved in illegal mining activities in their area but were taken hostage by a gang aiming for dominance over the mine.
For an entire week, the captors sent menacing messages to the miners' families. Reports indicate a disturbing video, allegedly recorded by the kidnappers themselves, in which the miners were seen being executed at close range. The motive behind the gruesome killings remains uncertain.
Poderosa, which employs around 8,000 workers, voiced their dissatisfaction with local authorities, expressing concern that not enough is being done to curb the rampant illegal mining threatening their operations. The rise in criminal activity targeting mining operations has been alarming, with previous incidents of violence leading to tragic outcomes, including attacks that claimed the lives of two contractors earlier this year.
The company highlighted the increasing threat posed by illegal mining and organized crime, claiming these groups operate with "absolute impunity." With Peru being one of the world's leading gold producers, mining over 100 tonnes annually, the situation raises serious questions about safety and law enforcement in the region. The call for government intervention is urgent as the turmoil surrounding illegal mining continues to escalate.
For an entire week, the captors sent menacing messages to the miners' families. Reports indicate a disturbing video, allegedly recorded by the kidnappers themselves, in which the miners were seen being executed at close range. The motive behind the gruesome killings remains uncertain.
Poderosa, which employs around 8,000 workers, voiced their dissatisfaction with local authorities, expressing concern that not enough is being done to curb the rampant illegal mining threatening their operations. The rise in criminal activity targeting mining operations has been alarming, with previous incidents of violence leading to tragic outcomes, including attacks that claimed the lives of two contractors earlier this year.
The company highlighted the increasing threat posed by illegal mining and organized crime, claiming these groups operate with "absolute impunity." With Peru being one of the world's leading gold producers, mining over 100 tonnes annually, the situation raises serious questions about safety and law enforcement in the region. The call for government intervention is urgent as the turmoil surrounding illegal mining continues to escalate.
