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Peru Announces Capture of Los Pulpos Leader Jhon Pulpo in Bolivia: “He Has Finally Fallen”
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Peru Announces Capture of Los Pulpos Leader Jhon Pulpo in Bolivia: “He Has Finally Fallen”

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Peruvian authorities confirmed the arrest in Bolivia of Jhonsson Cruz Torres, known as Jhonsson Pulpo, identified as a principal leader of Los Pulpos.
  • Authorities link the organization, which operates mainly in Trujillo and other parts of Peru, to extortion, kidnapping and other violence.
  • Peru plans to transfer Cruz Torres to the country, while police continue investigating the group and the alleged responsibility of its members.

“Jhon Pulpo, the main leader of this organization, has been arrested. In Trujillo, they are the fear of everyone. This leader has finally fallen,” Interior Minister César Astudillo said after authorities captured Jhonsson Cruz Torres in Bolivia.

Peruvian officials identify Cruz Torres, known as Jhonsson Pulpo, as one of the principal leaders of Los Pulpos, a criminal organization with a strong presence in Trujillo and other areas of the country. Astudillo said he received confirmation from the commander general of the National Police and intelligence teams tracking the group.

Authorities associate Los Pulpos with extortion, kidnappings and other acts of violence recorded in Trujillo. Astudillo said the detainee would be transferred to Peru, where he will face the authorities in connection with investigations against him.

The minister described the arrest as important for the police inquiries into Los Pulpos. He stopped short of saying it had dismantled the organization, however. Intelligence work and operations will continue to identify and capture other members, while police determine each suspect’s alleged responsibility for the crimes under investigation.

Jhon Pulpo, the main leader of this organization, has been arrested. In Trujillo, they are the fear of everyone. This leader has finally fallen.

— César AstudilloPeru’s interior minister confirmed the arrest of the alleged Los Pulpos leader in Bolivia.
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