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Two Alleged Extortionists Who Intimidated Merchants Are Arrested.

Summary by El Callejero
Two men accused of collecting extortion payments from merchants in different areas of Santa Marta were captured during recent operations against organized crime. One of the detainees was identified as "Víctor," who allegedly demanded monthly payments of up to 800,000 pesos on behalf of the group known as "Los Pachencas." The suspect operated in several neighborhoods of the city, intimidating his victims with threats if they did not comply. In a …
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Two men accused of collecting extortion payments from merchants in different areas of Santa Marta were captured during recent operations against organized crime. One of the detainees was identified as "Víctor," who allegedly demanded monthly payments of up to 800,000 pesos on behalf of the group known as "Los Pachencas." The suspect operated in several neighborhoods of the city, intimidating his victims with threats if they did not comply. In a …

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El Callejero broke the news in on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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