Pigeon intercepted with cannabis at Huamancaca Chico prison
Security officers in Huamancaca Chico, Chupaca, intercepted a pigeon carrying cannabis toward Huancayo prison. Police investigated who sent the package and released the bird after conducting inquiries.
Security officers at Huamancaca Chico prison in Chupaca, Junín, intercepted a
pigeon carrying a cannabis parcel.[1]The guard noticed a strange package tied
around the bird’s neck.[2]Officers found seeds, stems and dry green leaves
with a characteristic marijuana smell in the cloth parcel.[2]The national
police said the pigeon carried a small bag tied to its body with marijuana
intended for inmates inside Huancayo prison.[3]
Regional public-order chief Eduan Díaz said officers would weigh the package
with the Public Ministry and use available evidence to identify and locate those
suspected of sending it.[4]Investigators reviewed prison surveillance footage
to check for previous deliveries and identify possible recipients.[4]After
coordinating investigative steps with the Public Ministry, police released the
pigeon.[4]
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Blu Radiobluradio.comES'Narcopaloma' fue capturada cuando pretendía entrar con 30 gramos de marihuana a una cárcel
Diario Correodiariocorreo.peESLiberarán a paloma que fue capturada cuando intentaba ingresar droga al penal de Huancayo (VIDEO)
RTVErtve.esESLa policía de Perú atrapa a una paloma que llevaba un alijo de marihuana para presos
RPP Noticiasrpp.peESJunín: Atrapan a paloma que intentaba ingresar marihuana al penal de Huancayo
Open questions the AI reported
Diario Correo’s updated text places the capture at about 4 p.m. on the previous day, implying 17 May, but its preserved earlier note says it happened that afternoon and the police post is dated 18 May; the exact day remains uncertain.
RPP reported 50 grams, while Diario Correo reported 30–40 grams; RTVE’s 10–30 gram figure was an estimate of the load needed for flight, not a confirmed seizure weight, so no kg_seized value is recorded.
No sender or intended inmate was identified, and no human arrest, charge or court outcome was reported.
Left out, as its quotation was not found in Diario Correo: At about 4 p.m. on 17 May 2022, an officer saw the pigeon drinking from a puddle formed by rain in front of the administrative offices.
Left out, as its quotation was not found in Semana: Police described the package as circular and black, and said the bird was placed in safe custody after it was found at the prison’s main gate.
Left out, as its quotation was not found in RPP Noticias: Police said the cannabis was meant for one inmate at Huancayo prison.
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