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]