# Peru Interior Minister Confirms Arrest of 'Jhon Pulpo' in Bolivia

Peru's Interior Minister confirmed the arrest of Jhon Pulpo, a leader of the Los Pulpos criminal organization, in Bolivia.

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Peru's Interior Minister César Astudillo confirmed on September 1, 2026, that Jhon Smith Cruz Arce, alias 'Jhon Pulpo', was detained in Bolivia. [^1]

Peru's Interior Minister César Astudillo guaranteed that investigations into the kidnapping and release of mining entrepreneur Jenss Lara Tantaquilla and the death of four people will continue, resulting in more arrests. [^2]

César Astudillo stated that the arrest information was received from the General Commander of the National Police and intelligence teams monitoring the Los Pulpos organization. [^3]

Jhon Pulpo is identified as one of the main leaders of the criminal organization Los Pulpos, which operates primarily in Trujillo and other areas of Peru. [^4]

The organization Los Pulpos is linked to aggravated robbery with subsequent death, qualified murder, mercenary work, criminal organization, and aggravated kidnapping. [^5]

César Astudillo confirmed that the five people captured are definitely members of the 'Los Pulpos' band. [^6]

César Astudillo stated that 'Los Pulpos' is not just four or five people but an organization with more than 100 elements dedicated to these activities, led by a man named Jhon Pulpo. [^7]

César Astudillo stated that while weapons have not been found yet, they will appear, and more characters linked to the tragic event will be caught. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Peru's Interior Minister César Astudillo confirmed on September 1, 2026, that Jhon Smith Cruz Arce, alias 'Jhon Pulpo', was detained in Bolivia. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Peru's Interior Minister César Astudillo guaranteed that investigations into the kidnapping and release of mining entrepreneur Jenss Lara Tantaquilla and the death of four people will continue, resulting in more arrests. (Agencia Andina, News)
3. César Astudillo stated that the arrest information was received from the General Commander of the National Police and intelligence teams monitoring the Los Pulpos organization. (elcomercio.pe, News)
4. Jhon Pulpo is identified as one of the main leaders of the criminal organization Los Pulpos, which operates primarily in Trujillo and other areas of Peru. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. The organization Los Pulpos is linked to aggravated robbery with subsequent death, qualified murder, mercenary work, criminal organization, and aggravated kidnapping. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. César Astudillo confirmed that the five people captured are definitely members of the 'Los Pulpos' band. (Agencia Andina, News)
7. César Astudillo stated that 'Los Pulpos' is not just four or five people but an organization with more than 100 elements dedicated to these activities, led by a man named Jhon Pulpo. (Agencia Andina, News)
8. César Astudillo stated that while weapons have not been found yet, they will appear, and more characters linked to the tragic event will be caught. (Agencia Andina, News)

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