Peru police arrest six in Lima transport extortion ring

Peruvian police detained six suspects, including José Pérez García, accused of extorting 17 public transportation companies in Lima Este. The arrests followed an operation in Ate Vitarte; Pérez had been expelled from Peru in January but returned to continue the scheme. The case highlights organized crime's grip on Lima's transport sector, though the full scope and any official collusion remain unclear.

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