Six arrested in Lima linked to extortion and contract killings

Peruvian National Police have arrested six individuals suspected of belonging to the criminal organization Los Caycho de Diez Canseco in the San Martín de Porres district of Lima.

The operation, conducted in Lima Norte, resulted in the seizure of firearms, ammunition, drugs, motorcycles, cell phones, and cash. The police reported that the detainees are implicated in public health crimes, specifically the micro-trafficking of drugs, and public safety offenses related to illegal possession of weapons.

Identified by aliases such as 'Crespo,' 'Tripas,' 'Ñato,' 'Gordo,' 'Viejo,' and 'Sueños,' the suspects are also under investigation for potential links to extortion and contract killings. These alleged crimes may have targeted taxi drivers, transport workers, mototaxi operators, shopkeepers, and local residents.

During the raid, authorities confiscated 120 packets of basic cocaine paste (PBC), seven Ziploc bags containing illicit drugs, and approximately half a kilogram of marijuana. Three firearms, ammunition, magazines, three motorcycles, 14 cell phones, and both national and foreign currency were also seized. All confiscated items have been handed over to the authorities for further investigation into the detainees' involvement in other crimes in Lima Norte.