# Miner Kidnapped in Trujillo: Peru Police Target Los Pulpos Cartel Leader

Peru police investigate the kidnapping of a mining executive in Trujillo, linking the crime to the Los Pulpos criminal organization.

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Jens Marty Lara Tantaquilla, a mining businessman in Trujillo, was kidnapped during the early hours of Sunday and released near his residence on Monday after his family paid a ransom. [^1]

The kidnapping occurred during an armed incursion that resulted in the deaths of four people traveling in the same vehicle as the victim. [^2]

Jhonsson Smith Cruz Torres, known as 'Jhonsson Pulpo', was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, and returned to Peruvian territory. [^3]

Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias 'Jhonsson Pulpo', is identified by police as the current leader of Los Pulpos and is a fugitive facing a life sentence for homicide. [^4]

Peruvian authorities attribute the attack to Los Pulpos, a criminal organization that has operated in Trujillo for decades through extortion, kidnapping, and illegal mining activities. [^5]

Peruvian police suspect Torres of being responsible for approximately 100 homicides. [^6]

The Tercer Juzgado Penal Colegiado Supraprovincial de Trujillo condemned Torres to life imprisonment for the aggravated robbery and murder of a merchant in Trujillo in March 2020. [^7]

Torres is the leader of Los Pulpos de Cruz Blanca, a transnational criminal organization accused of aggravated robbery with death. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Jens Marty Lara Tantaquilla, a mining businessman in Trujillo, was kidnapped during the early hours of Sunday and released near his residence on Monday after his family paid a ransom. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. The kidnapping occurred during an armed incursion that resulted in the deaths of four people traveling in the same vehicle as the victim. (elcomercio.pe, News)
3. Jhonsson Smith Cruz Torres, known as 'Jhonsson Pulpo', was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, and returned to Peruvian territory. (La República.pe, News)
4. Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias 'Jhonsson Pulpo', is identified by police as the current leader of Los Pulpos and is a fugitive facing a life sentence for homicide. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. Peruvian authorities attribute the attack to Los Pulpos, a criminal organization that has operated in Trujillo for decades through extortion, kidnapping, and illegal mining activities. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. Peruvian police suspect Torres of being responsible for approximately 100 homicides. (La República.pe, News)
7. The Tercer Juzgado Penal Colegiado Supraprovincial de Trujillo condemned Torres to life imprisonment for the aggravated robbery and murder of a merchant in Trujillo in March 2020. (La República.pe, News)
8. Torres is the leader of Los Pulpos de Cruz Blanca, a transnational criminal organization accused of aggravated robbery with death. (La República.pe, News)

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