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| Title: | Peru: Ex-Chief Of Peru's Military Is Arrested |
| Published On: | 2001-04-07 |
| Source: | Los Angeles Times (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-01 13:51:17 |
original url http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/20010407/t000029781.html
EX-CHIEF OF PERU'S MILITARY IS ARRESTED
LIMA, Peru--The former head of Peru's armed forces during most of
ex-President Alberto Fujimori's 10-year autocratic rule has been
arrested for allegedly taking protection money from narcotics
traffickers, authorities said Friday.
Retired Gen. Nicolas Hermoza, the commander from 1992 until 1998, was
arrested Thursday and taken to prison, a court spokesman said.
Hermoza denies the allegations.
EX-CHIEF OF PERU'S MILITARY IS ARRESTED
LIMA, Peru--The former head of Peru's armed forces during most of
ex-President Alberto Fujimori's 10-year autocratic rule has been
arrested for allegedly taking protection money from narcotics
traffickers, authorities said Friday.
Retired Gen. Nicolas Hermoza, the commander from 1992 until 1998, was
arrested Thursday and taken to prison, a court spokesman said.
Hermoza denies the allegations.
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