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[^1]\n\nJhonsson 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]\n\nJhonsson 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]\n\nJhonsson 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]\n\nCruz Torres has a life sentence in Peru for aggravated robbery with subsequent death of a merchant in Trujillo in March 2020. [^5]\n\nGalarreta said the government of President Keiko Fujimori committed to fighting crime from day one and would pursue criminals wherever they are. [^6]\n\nNational 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]\n\nJhonsson Pulpo, the leader of the Los Pulpos criminal gang, had remained a fugitive for several years prior to his capture. [^8]\n\nThe fugitive leader had allegedly submitted to various surgeries to avoid being recognized by authorities. [^9]\n\nJhonsson Cruz Torres is required for charges including aggravated robbery with subsequent death, qualified homicide, hitman activities, organized crime, and aggravated kidnapping. [^10]\n\nPeruvian 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]\n\nOther elements found during the intervention will be subject to further investigation. 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