Rescue of Raul Hiraoka Torres by DINCOTE
DINCOTE rescues Raul Hiraoka Torres alive after operation in San Borja
On October 14, 1993, DINCOTE personnel executed the 'Alacrán 1' operation plan and rescued businessman Raúl Hiraoka Torres alive. First they captured Lautaro Mellado Saavedra and Luis Astorga Valdez in the afternoon in the 22nd block of Las Magnolias Street in San Isidro. At approximately 8:00 p.m., they burst into the San Borja building where Hiraoka was being held captive. The kidnapped man shouted and identified himself while Maria Pincheira Saez pointed a revolver at his head. Lautaro Mellado ordered his partner to surrender.