Operation Relámpago and the Withdrawal of PCP-SL from Tocache
On 15 July 1987, specialized police paratroopers launched a major operation called 'Relámpago' to take control of the town of Tocache in Peru. This operation marked a significant turning point as the PCP-SL (Shining Path) and narco-traffickers withdrew from the urban area before the police arrived. The operation was successful …