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Reported assault on fishing vessels in Tumbes

Between 1 and 2 December 14 scale fishing vessels were attacked by pirates in Peruvian maritime waters close to the boundary with Ecuador, denounced leaders of fishermen in Puerto Pizarro in Tumbes Region.

The leaders Azian Juan José Chaves and Yenque said they stole the boats that made fishing gear for their tasks, battery handling equipment fishing, fuel, among others.

They said that these assaults have no end because when there is no control of the captaincy of Puerto Zorritos and abandonment have left.

They said the assault and robbery was less than a half mile from the coast and in addition to the captaincy, blamed Produce and Tumbes Regional Government for not providing measures to ensure the safety of fishermen.

In this regard, reported that the fishermen have managed to buy two yachts with outboard for patrol with Navy personnel and thus prevent assaults or leave immediately to catch pirates.

She invoked Produce and Regional Government of Tumbes to provide fuel for the operation of vessels.

Meanwhile, Captain Frigate, Humberto Rainier, said the patrol under their command performs surveillance in the three areas of their jurisdiction where included Puerto Pizarro.

On the subject of assault said that it is extremely strange that, having already spent more than 24 hours of the alleged assault, so far not made a single protest for one fishing boat.

He revealed that in the area of ​​Lomo de Corvina Peruvian patrol ship rescued an Ecuadorian who had been attacked by pirates Ecuadorians live up to the Isla Santa Clara in the Ecuadorian area and by currents was dragged to Peru.

SOURCE: Andina.com.pe

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