Santiago Municipal Authority Removes 600 Irregular Stalls in Barrio Meiggs

Santiago municipal security forces removed nearly 600 unauthorized stalls from Barrio Meiggs following a dawn operation.

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Personal from the Municipality of Santiago, accompanied by Carabineros, removed nearly 600 irregular stalls from the Barrio Meiggs neighborhood starting early Wednesday morning. ^[1] On September 2, 2026, a new operation was conducted in the Meiggs neighborhood of Santiago involving the removal of informal stalls and the installation of fences. ^[2] Arturo Urrutia, director of security for the Municipality of Santiago, stated that these irregular nuclei are prone to theft, the 'lanzazo', and the smuggling of cigarettes and medical products. ^[3] During the operation, officials found completely irregular security cameras, a significant number of credit and debit cards, identity cards of people who likely lost or had them stolen, and hidden knives. ^[4] The work involved destroying several shelves that had been added by merchants to previously granted precarious permits, as these extensions were unauthorized. ^[5] Arturo Urrutia, director of security for the Santiago municipality, stated that the sector was completely occupied and unusable for pedestrians. ^[6] Carabineros confirmed that the perimeter was secured and the procedure was proceeding normally as municipal staff removed establishments without permits. ^[7] The operation began around 6:00 AM and was carried out by municipal personnel and Carabineros. ^[8]

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Personal from the Municipality of Santiago, accompanied by Carabineros, removed nearly 600 irregular stalls from the Barrio Meiggs neighborhood starting early Wednesday morning. ·

cooperativa.clChile

On September 2, 2026, a new operation was conducted in the Meiggs neighborhood of Santiago involving the removal of informal stalls and the installation of fences. · La Tercera

Arturo Urrutia, director of security for the Municipality of Santiago, stated that these irregular nuclei are prone to theft, the 'lanzazo', and the smuggling of cigarettes and medical products. ·

cooperativa.clChile

During the operation, officials found completely irregular security cameras, a significant number of credit and debit cards, identity cards of people who likely lost or had them stolen, and hidden knives. ·

cooperativa.clChile

The work involved destroying several shelves that had been added by merchants to previously granted precarious permits, as these extensions were unauthorized. ·

cooperativa.clChile

Arturo Urrutia, director of security for the Santiago municipality, stated that the sector was completely occupied and unusable for pedestrians. · La Tercera

Carabineros confirmed that the perimeter was secured and the procedure was proceeding normally as municipal staff removed establishments without permits. · La Tercera

The operation began around 6:00 AM and was carried out by municipal personnel and Carabineros. · La Tercera

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