Tanker truck intercepted while extracting crude oil via a new clandestine connection to the ONP

Petroperú reports that the Peruvian National Police apprehended the driver of a tanker truck while he was illicitly siphoning crude oil from a newly discovered clandestine connection on the North Peruvian Pipeline (ONP)—located at kilometer 839+820 in the Sechura Province, Piura Department.

The intervention followed the detection of an anomaly within the company’s monitoring system, which triggered security protocols and prompted immediate notification of the relevant authorities. Two inspection teams were subsequently deployed, accompanied by police personnel.

Upon arrival at the site, authorities discovered a tanker truck—consisting of a tractor unit (license plate T3G-949) and a tanker trailer (license plate A7H-979)—connected to the pipeline. The vehicle was being operated by an individual identified as Juan Antonio Navarro Cortijo.

In response to this incident, Petroperú activated its Emergency Response Plan, mobilizing personnel, tools, materials, and first-response equipment.

Petroperú is coordinating with the Peruvian National Police regarding appropriate legal action. The company commends the police intervention, expressing hope that it will lead to the identification and dismantling of the criminal organization responsible for the theft of crude oil and the resulting environmental damage. Furthermore, the company will report these events to the relevant regulatory bodies.

This latest incident brings the total number of attacks identified since June in the Sechura and Olmos areas to 13.