Peruvian Navy Targets Amazon Gold Miners | Lubbock News

Peruvian navy’s jungle crackdown on illegal gold miners in Madre de Dios is escalating—helicopters drop troops into remote zones to dismantle operations, destroy motors and gear, and protect reserves like Tambopata. After Operation Mercury slowed the tide, miners are pushing back, hiding equipment in water and sand. Officials now realize gear destruction alone won’t stop the cycle—they’re targeting financiers and money trails to cut off funding, while confronting the human cost: women and children drawn into this dangerous trade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ffddee35c740c8b