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PNP Detains Two in San Martín de Porres in Probe of ‘Los Nuevos Sanguinarios’ Extortions

Police say the suspects belong to the armed wing of D.E.S.A., part of a Navidad Segura operation that has yielded high preventive-detention rates.

Overview

  • A Venezuelan man and woman were detained in San Martín de Porres on December 24 during a police operation under the Navidad Segura 2025 plan.
  • Authorities allege the pair are members of ‘Los Nuevos Sanguinarios’, identified by police as the armed wing of the criminal group D.E.S.A.
  • The group is accused of extorting public transport firms and small retailers in Lima Norte, according to police statements.
  • Officers seized a revolver, ammunition, mobile phones, SIM cards, and two motorcycles during the intervention.
  • Extortion division chief Gen. Víctor Revoredo cited links to threats against transport companies San Germán and La Estrellita and said 95% of recent arrestees from similar operations have received preventive detention, with judicial processing pending in this case.