Operation Cerco 99
| Operation Cerco (1999) | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Peruvian Internal Conflict | |
| Type | Military Operation |
| Location | Cochas Grande, Vizcatán, San Martín, Peru |
| Objective | Óscar Ramírez Durand |
| Date | July 14, 1999 |
| Executed by | Special Intelligence Team "Llaneros" |
| Outcome | Successful operation
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The Capture of Óscar Ramírez Durand, known militarily as Operation Cerco 99, was an anti-terrorist operation carried out by the Peruvian Armed Forces and the Peruvian National Police with the objective of capturing Óscar Ramírez Durand, leader of the pro-follow faction of the Shining Path that emerged after the capture of Abimael Guzmán. The operation culminated with the capture of Óscar Ramírez Durand, alias "Comrade Feliciano", on July 14, 1999.