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Peru Police Chief Says Miner Jenss Lara Released, Not Rescued

Peru's top police official stated that kidnapped miner Jenss Lara Tantaquilla was released rather than rescued in Huanchaco.

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Comandante general de la Policía Nacional (PNP) Óscar Arriola stated on 2026-04-12 that the kidnapped miner Jenss Lara Tantaquilla was released in Huanchaco, not rescued. [1] Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa interrupted Police Chief Oscar Arriola during a press conference on June 31, 2026, regarding the release of a kidnapped businessman. [2] Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa stated that an investigation is still ongoing and confirmed that a ransom payment was made to secure the victim's release. [3] General PNP Víctor Revoredo, head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dirincri), stated that the five detained suspects are members of the criminal band 'Los Pulpos' and are implicated in the kidnapping. [4] Víctor Revoredo stated that the five detained suspects are Frank Junior Quesada Cruz, alias 'Ñato'; Julio Zavaleta Quesada, alias 'Juliacho'; César Iván García Rivera, alias 'Bolacho'; Ángel Fabricio Bocanegra Linares, alias 'Folo'; and José Miguel Cherrepe Dávila, alias 'Ares'. [5] Óscar Arriola stated that reports of a ransom payment for the release of Jenss Lara Tantaquilla are preliminary information and that investigations are still underway. [6] Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa confirmed to Canal N that the National Police (PNP) were aware of the money delivery and are tracking the funds to identify the criminal organization members. [7] Five individuals linked to the criminal organization were detained, including Frank Junior Quesada Cruz, Julio Zavaleta Quesada, César Iván García Rivera, Ángel Fabricio Bocanegra Linares, and José Miguel Cherrepe Dávila. [8]
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  1. Comandante general de la Policía Nacional (PNP) Óscar Arriola stated on 2026-04-12 that the kidnapped miner Jenss Lara Tantaquilla was released in Huanchaco, not rescued. · elcomercio.pePeru
  2. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa interrupted Police Chief Oscar Arriola during a press conference on June 31, 2026, regarding the release of a kidnapped businessman. · La República.pePeru
  3. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa stated that an investigation is still ongoing and confirmed that a ransom payment was made to secure the victim's release. · La República.pePeru
  4. General PNP Víctor Revoredo, head of the Criminal Investigation Directorate (Dirincri), stated that the five detained suspects are members of the criminal band 'Los Pulpos' and are implicated in the kidnapping. · elcomercio.pePeru
  5. Víctor Revoredo stated that the five detained suspects are Frank Junior Quesada Cruz, alias 'Ñato'; Julio Zavaleta Quesada, alias 'Juliacho'; César Iván García Rivera, alias 'Bolacho'; Ángel Fabricio Bocanegra Linares, alias 'Folo'; and José Miguel Cherrepe Dávila, alias 'Ares'. · elcomercio.pePeru
  6. Óscar Arriola stated that reports of a ransom payment for the release of Jenss Lara Tantaquilla are preliminary information and that investigations are still underway. · elcomercio.pePeru
  7. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde Llosa confirmed to Canal N that the National Police (PNP) were aware of the money delivery and are tracking the funds to identify the criminal organization members. · La República.pePeru
  8. Five individuals linked to the criminal organization were detained, including Frank Junior Quesada Cruz, Julio Zavaleta Quesada, César Iván García Rivera, Ángel Fabricio Bocanegra Linares, and José Miguel Cherrepe Dávila. · La República.pePeru
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