They dismantled a criminal group made up of Peruvians and Bolivians.

Earlier this Monday, members of the La Paz Police Department Command carried out an operation that resulted in the arrest of eight people, four of whom were arrested simply for drinking in public and four others after it was discovered that they constituted a criminal clan, having committed A robbery occurred in the city of La Paz.

The disbanded tribe was called “Los Causas” and was led by two Peruvian citizens and comprised of two Bolivians.

According to the police report, four members of the gang carried out a series of robberies in the area. La Paz City, After being arrested, it was clear that he had a criminal record for robbery and aggravated robbery.

Col. Edgar Cortes, chief of the La Paz police department, said the four members of the gang were captured in a simultaneous operation. Cotahuma and Villa Victoria AreaDuring the operation, police seized five cell phones, personal documents of the victims, debit and credit cards, sleeping pills, controlled substances similar to marijuana, and P2,400 in cash, which they allegedly obtained from the sale of the stolen phones.

​“The group consisted of two Peruvians and two Bolivians, with Various theft crimes. This female in the group played a key role in capturing victims at social events such as parties and receptions, and subsequently facilitated the criminal activities of other members of the family,” explained Colonel Cortes.

Police are continuing their investigation to uncover the full scope of their operation and determine if there are more. Involving makeup Criminal organization.