Border Crossing Closed Due to Landmine Hazard

Posted At : February 20, 2012 1:57 PM | Posted By : Admin
Related Categories: Landmines

Arica, Chile Authorities closed the Arica-Tacna border crossing connecting Chile with Peru due to hazards caused by landmines. Recent torrential downpours in the area washed landmines onto the roadways at the border. The landmines date back to the 1970s when they were placed by Chile when tensions with Peru were high.

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