In Argentina, police in Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña arrested a man in the early hours after he threatened a kiosk employee, demanded money, and repeatedly left merchandise unpaid. The suspect fled when officers arrived but was quickly apprehended, offered resistance, and was placed in custody pending investigation for extortion, threats and theft.
In Peru, a 21‑year‑old was detained in the Las Lomas district of Piura after a resident’s father intercepted him following an attempt to extort money from a family. The suspect threatened to shoot the house if his demands were not met. Local police took the detainee into custody, seized a mobile device and began formal investigations.
Entities: Argentina · G. E. E. F. · J. A. C. L. · Las Lomas · Las Lomas Police · Las Lomas district · Peru · Piura · Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña