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Peru Defense Minister Announces Capture of Five Suspects in Trujillo Violence

Peru's Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde announced the capture of five suspects linked to violence in Trujillo.

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On August 31, 2026, Peru's Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa announced the capture of five suspects linked to violent incidents in the city of Trujillo. [1] Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa confirmed on August 30 that a ransom payment was made to secure the release of mining executive Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla. [2] Peru's Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa defended the National Police of Peru (PNP) on Tuesday regarding their operations that led to the arrest of suspects in a kidnapping and multiple murder case in Trujillo. [3] Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa confirmed that the person who was kidnapped was released and is currently safe with their family. [4] Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa stated that the government of President Keiko Fujimori is committed to fighting criminality without truce. [5] The five captured individuals include the four occupants of the truck used to execute the attack and a suspected logistics operator. [6] Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa stated that the money exchange was monitored by the National Police as part of the operation to locate the perpetrators. [7] Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa stated that the underlying motive of the attack was sicariato (hitman service) rather than a simple kidnapping for ransom. [8] The attack on the mining executive resulted in the deaths of four people in addition to the kidnapping. [9] Jefes de la Policía en compañía de Belaúnde anunciaron ayer, lunes, en Trujillo, la captura de cinco presuntos integrantes de la organización criminal 'Los Pulpos'. [10] Rafael Belaúnde Llosa appeared on the program Esta Noche to reject allegations that the arrests were part of a staged operation, stating that there are signed confessions and declarations from the detainees. [11] The suspects are alleged members of the criminal organization 'Los Pulpos' and are accused of kidnapping businessman Jenss Lara and killing four of his companions. [12]
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  1. On August 31, 2026, Peru's Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa announced the capture of five suspects linked to violent incidents in the city of Trujillo. · Agencia Andina
  2. Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa confirmed on August 30 that a ransom payment was made to secure the release of mining executive Jenss Marty Lara Tantaquilla. · La República.pePeru
  3. Peru's Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa defended the National Police of Peru (PNP) on Tuesday regarding their operations that led to the arrest of suspects in a kidnapping and multiple murder case in Trujillo. · RPP
  4. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa confirmed that the person who was kidnapped was released and is currently safe with their family. · Agencia Andina
  5. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa stated that the government of President Keiko Fujimori is committed to fighting criminality without truce. · Agencia Andina
  6. The five captured individuals include the four occupants of the truck used to execute the attack and a suspected logistics operator. · Agencia Andina
  7. Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa stated that the money exchange was monitored by the National Police as part of the operation to locate the perpetrators. · La República.pePeru
  8. Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde Llosa stated that the underlying motive of the attack was sicariato (hitman service) rather than a simple kidnapping for ransom. · La República.pePeru
  9. The attack on the mining executive resulted in the deaths of four people in addition to the kidnapping. · La República.pePeru
  10. Jefes de la Policía en compañía de Belaúnde anunciaron ayer, lunes, en Trujillo, la captura de cinco presuntos integrantes de la organización criminal 'Los Pulpos'. · RPP
  11. Rafael Belaúnde Llosa appeared on the program Esta Noche to reject allegations that the arrests were part of a staged operation, stating that there are signed confessions and declarations from the detainees. · RPP
  12. The suspects are alleged members of the criminal organization 'Los Pulpos' and are accused of kidnapping businessman Jenss Lara and killing four of his companions. · RPP
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