LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-01
[Bolivia] Riots: Mob violence
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On 1 April 2025, in Villa Yapacani (Santa Cruz), groups of residents from Puerto Avaroa locality assaulted a police patrol during an operation again smuggled gasoline by throwing firecrackers and rocks at the officers and blocking a road in the locality. The mob was trying to prevent the seizure of a loaded truck with fuel. Police forces used tear gas to disperse the crowd. The police patrol was partially damaged and three people were arrested. There were no casualties.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-01
- Country
- Bolivia
- Event type
- riot
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