Policía captura a 25 sospechosos vinculados a extorsiones contra transportistas

Following a successful joint operation between the Peruvian National Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office, 18 alleged members of "The Network of Silence," a criminal organization dedicated to extorting transportation companies, were captured. According to the investigation, these criminals had been threatening two transportation companies operating in North Lima, including TransLima and the Conde company, which covered routes between Lima, Callao, and the entire northern cone of Lima. According to authorities, this criminal network charged 40 soles per day per vehicle from October 2025 until the present, constantly endangering the safety of the workers and drivers of these companies. THEY WERE CAPTURED SLEEPING The capture took place while these individuals were resting, a situation that did not pose a significant obstacle for the authorities during the operation. Furthermore, it is not ruled out that this criminal organization was also extorting other sectors. “We don't rule out that they have also been extorting other types of businesses, not just public transportation companies, because they usually extort all kinds of merchants,” he stated. Furthermore, these organizations didn't have a specific leader; their modus operandi was entirely different. “In this case, this criminal organization was structured around networks and coordinators, a kind of collegial body that uses a compartmentalized system to avoid being identified,” he added. Visit http://ptv.pe/470279 for more information Aired on the program Buenos Días Perú on Panamericana Televisión on June 24, 2026 More news from Peru and the world at panamericana.pe