# Bolivia Captures Peru Criminal Leader Jhonsson Pulpo After Years of Hunt

Bolivian authorities captured Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, a top fugitive from Peru's Los Pulpos cartel, in La Paz.

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Bolivia's Interior Minister César Astudillo announced on September 1, 2026, the capture of Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias 'Jhonsson Pulpo', in La Paz, Bolivia. [^1]

Jhonsson Cruz Torres was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, following a coordinated operation between Peruvian and Bolivian authorities. [^2]

Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, known as 'Jhonsson Pulpo', is identified as the leader of the Peruvian criminal organization 'Los Pulpos', which originated in Trujillo, La Libertad. [^3]

Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias Jhonsson Pulpo, was captured in La Paz during a joint operation between the National Police (PNP) and the Bolivian Police. [^4]

The capture involved a joint operation between the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Extortion Team (EESCCOT), FBI-Lima, the High Complexity Crime Investigation Division (Divinesp), the Bolivian National Police, the DEA Peru, and the Bolivian Cybercrime Division. [^5]

Jhonsson Pulpo, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal gang, had remained a fugitive for several years prior to his capture. [^6]

The fugitive leader had allegedly submitted to various surgeries to avoid being recognized by authorities. [^7]

Other elements found during the intervention will be subject to further investigation. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Bolivia's Interior Minister César Astudillo announced on September 1, 2026, the capture of Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias 'Jhonsson Pulpo', in La Paz, Bolivia. (La República.pe, News)
2. Jhonsson Cruz Torres was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, following a coordinated operation between Peruvian and Bolivian authorities. (La República.pe, News)
3. Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, known as 'Jhonsson Pulpo', is identified as the leader of the Peruvian criminal organization 'Los Pulpos', which originated in Trujillo, La Libertad. (La República.pe, News)
4. Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias Jhonsson Pulpo, was captured in La Paz during a joint operation between the National Police (PNP) and the Bolivian Police. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. The capture involved a joint operation between the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Extortion Team (EESCCOT), FBI-Lima, the High Complexity Crime Investigation Division (Divinesp), the Bolivian National Police, the DEA Peru, and the Bolivian Cybercrime Division. (La República.pe, News)
6. Jhonsson Pulpo, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal gang, had remained a fugitive for several years prior to his capture. (elcomercio.pe, News)
7. The fugitive leader had allegedly submitted to various surgeries to avoid being recognized by authorities. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. Other elements found during the intervention will be subject to further investigation. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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