# Peru PM Galarreta receives captured 'Los Pulpos' leader Jhonsson Pulpo in Lima

Peru's Prime Minister Luis Galarreta received captured gang leader Jhonsson Cruz Torres in Lima after his arrest in Bolivia.

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Peru's Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and Interior Minister César Astudillo received captured 'Los Pulpos' gang leader Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres at Lima's Air Group No. 8 on 2026-09-03, after his capture in Bolivia in a joint Peruvian-Bolivian police operation. [^1]

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. [^2]

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. [^3]

Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal organization, was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, ending a long period of being a fugitive in Peru. [^4]

Cruz Torres has a life sentence in Peru for aggravated robbery with subsequent death of a merchant in Trujillo in March 2020. [^5]

Galarreta said the government of President Keiko Fujimori committed to fighting crime from day one and would pursue criminals wherever they are. [^6]

National authorities identify Cruz Torres, 30, as a member of the third generation of the criminal gang 'Los Pulpos', with a record including aggravated kidnapping, criminal organization, contract killing, aggravated robbery, and qualified homicide. [^7]

Jhonsson Pulpo, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal gang, had remained a fugitive for several years prior to his capture. [^8]

The fugitive leader had allegedly submitted to various surgeries to avoid being recognized by authorities. [^9]

Jhonsson Cruz Torres is required for charges including aggravated robbery with subsequent death, qualified homicide, hitman activities, organized crime, and aggravated kidnapping. [^10]

Peruvian investigators stated they found evidence linking the criminal to the deaths of four young people and the kidnapping of a businessman who was already released. [^11]

Other elements found during the intervention will be subject to further investigation. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Peru's Prime Minister Luis Galarreta and Interior Minister César Astudillo received captured 'Los Pulpos' gang leader Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres at Lima's Air Group No. 8 on 2026-09-03, after his capture in Bolivia in a joint Peruvian-Bolivian police operation. (RPP, News)
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. (La República.pe, News)
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. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal organization, was captured in La Paz, Bolivia, ending a long period of being a fugitive in Peru. (La República.pe, News)
5. Cruz Torres has a life sentence in Peru for aggravated robbery with subsequent death of a merchant in Trujillo in March 2020. (RPP, News)
6. Galarreta said the government of President Keiko Fujimori committed to fighting crime from day one and would pursue criminals wherever they are. (RPP, News)
7. National authorities identify Cruz Torres, 30, as a member of the third generation of the criminal gang 'Los Pulpos', with a record including aggravated kidnapping, criminal organization, contract killing, aggravated robbery, and qualified homicide. (RPP, News)
8. Jhonsson Pulpo, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal gang, had remained a fugitive for several years prior to his capture. (elcomercio.pe, News)
9. The fugitive leader had allegedly submitted to various surgeries to avoid being recognized by authorities. (elcomercio.pe, News)
10. Jhonsson Cruz Torres is required for charges including aggravated robbery with subsequent death, qualified homicide, hitman activities, organized crime, and aggravated kidnapping. (Agencia Andina, News)
11. Peruvian investigators stated they found evidence linking the criminal to the deaths of four young people and the kidnapping of a businessman who was already released. (Agencia Andina, News)
12. Other elements found during the intervention will be subject to further investigation. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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