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Two members of Los Injertos del Norte arrested in Piura extortion case

Police in Piura arrested two suspected members of the Los Injertos del Norte gang for extorting a citizen.

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Agents of the National Police (PNP) in Piura detained two suspected members of the criminal band Los Injertos del Norte for extortion against a citizen in the province of Sullana. [1] Senator Roxanna I. Soto Aguilú of the Partido Nuevo Progresista introduced two bills to protect water customers of the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) in Puerto Rico. [2] The first bill, Proyecto del Senado 1433, proposes amending the Ley de Acueductos y Alcantarillados to require the AAA to activate an alternative water supply mechanism after 24 consecutive hours of service interruption affecting a residential sector. [3] The second bill, Proyecto del Senado 1434, proposes amending the law to establish minimum procedural requirements for suspending essential public services. [4] Hiram Torres Montalvo, Secretary of the Department of Affairs of the Consumer (DACO), officially announced his aspiration to become mayor of Cataño on September 1, 2026. [5] The Sección de Secuestros y Extorsiones of the Divincri Piura used a geolocation system to locate the suspects at a residence in the Jesus Maria settlement. [6] The victim, identified as S. A. C. G. (35), reported receiving numerous extortion messages and deposited S/2,100 to an account provided by the criminals after threats were made against his family. [7] The proposal stipulates that customers disputing a bill are not required to hire a private expert, plumber, or technician as a condition for their claim to be considered. [8] Hiram Torres Montalvo clarified on September 2, 2026, that he will not take unpaid leave but will continue working to prepare solid work plans for the agency. [9] Hiram Torres Montalvo stated he will use accumulated vacation days to campaign for the mayor of Cataño once officially certified as a candidate. [10] Jean Peña Payano, Secretary of Public Affairs of La Fortaleza, confirmed on September 2, 2026, that Torres Montalvo would be taking unpaid leave. [11] Jean Carlos Z. C. (27) was identified as the owner of the bank account used for the transfer and was detained in flagrante delicto. [12]
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  1. Agents of the National Police (PNP) in Piura detained two suspected members of the criminal band Los Injertos del Norte for extortion against a citizen in the province of Sullana. · La República.pePeru
  2. Senator Roxanna I. Soto Aguilú of the Partido Nuevo Progresista introduced two bills to protect water customers of the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) in Puerto Rico. · Microjuris al Día
  3. The first bill, Proyecto del Senado 1433, proposes amending the Ley de Acueductos y Alcantarillados to require the AAA to activate an alternative water supply mechanism after 24 consecutive hours of service interruption affecting a residential sector. · Microjuris al Día
  4. The second bill, Proyecto del Senado 1434, proposes amending the law to establish minimum procedural requirements for suspending essential public services. · Microjuris al Día
  5. Hiram Torres Montalvo, Secretary of the Department of Affairs of the Consumer (DACO), officially announced his aspiration to become mayor of Cataño on September 1, 2026. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  6. The Sección de Secuestros y Extorsiones of the Divincri Piura used a geolocation system to locate the suspects at a residence in the Jesus Maria settlement. · La República.pePeru
  7. The victim, identified as S. A. C. G. (35), reported receiving numerous extortion messages and deposited S/2,100 to an account provided by the criminals after threats were made against his family. · La República.pePeru
  8. The proposal stipulates that customers disputing a bill are not required to hire a private expert, plumber, or technician as a condition for their claim to be considered. · Microjuris al Día
  9. Hiram Torres Montalvo clarified on September 2, 2026, that he will not take unpaid leave but will continue working to prepare solid work plans for the agency. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  10. Hiram Torres Montalvo stated he will use accumulated vacation days to campaign for the mayor of Cataño once officially certified as a candidate. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  11. Jean Peña Payano, Secretary of Public Affairs of La Fortaleza, confirmed on September 2, 2026, that Torres Montalvo would be taking unpaid leave. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
  12. Jean Carlos Z. C. (27) was identified as the owner of the bank account used for the transfer and was detained in flagrante delicto. · La República.pePeru
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