Overview
- Hernán and Jesús González Salas were arrested on Javier Prado in San Isidro as police documented alleged ‘cupo’ collections from informal drivers.
- Officers seized a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver, a grenade, cash, phones and a motorcycle, and UDEX removed the explosive from the scene.
- Investigators say drivers were forced to pay S/5 per departure and S/100 weekly under threats, with WhatsApp coordination and payments routed through Yape.
- In a parallel operation in Lima Este, prosecutors and PNP carried out 13 searches and 12 preliminary detentions, including seven inspection personnel assigned by the Municipality of Ate and linked to the group dubbed Los Elegantes de Lima Este.
- Authorities allege the network leveraged inspection powers to solicit bribes and may have taken over S/1 million since 2024, with chats, financial records and devices now under forensic review.