Wanted Peruvian Gang Leader Arrested in Endicott, NY

Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, a reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in Peru, was arrested in Endicott, New York, by U.S. immigration authorities. Torres-Navarro, leader of the gang “Los Killers,” had entered the U.S. illegally in May and was apprehended after authorities received information about his criminal activities. He is currently being held in a federal detention facility near Buffalo, awaiting an immigration hearing. Torres-Navarro’s girlfriend, Mishelle Sol Ivanna Ortíz Ubillús, who played a significant role in the gang, was also arrested and is being held in Pennsylvania. “Los Killers,” formed in 2022, is known for its violent activities, including extortion and contract killings. Torres-Navarro had previously eluded justice in Peru, even after being sentenced in absentia for illegal weapons possession.

Source: NPR