Peru Police Arrest 12 in Rímac Extortion Ring Led by 'Tanque'

Peruvian police arrested 12 suspects in Rímac and San Juan de Lurigancho, including alleged leader Joel Ruiz, alias 'Tanque', for running an extortion network demanding weekly quotas from drivers and businesses. The arrests target a criminal group linked to extortion, robbery, and homicide, but the full scope and operational impact remain unclear. This is a law-enforcement action against organized crime, not a market-moving event.