# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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.pe, News)
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, News)
4. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa confirmed that the person who was kidnapped was released and is currently safe with their family. (Agencia Andina, News)
5. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa stated that the government of President Keiko Fujimori is committed to fighting criminality without truce. (Agencia Andina, News)
6. The five captured individuals include the four occupants of the truck used to execute the attack and a suspected logistics operator. (Agencia Andina, News)
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.pe, News)
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.pe, News)
9. The attack on the mining executive resulted in the deaths of four people in addition to the kidnapping. (La República.pe, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)

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