Bolivia — Crime News in English — Page 8
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- Jhonsson Cruz, leader of Peruvian gang Los Pulpos, captured in Bolivia
- Bolivian Police capture "Jhonsson Pulpo" in La Paz and announce his expulsion to Peru
- New police commander pledges to execute arrest warrants against Evo Morales
- Stolen lorry recovered in Arque: four fake police officers tied up the driver
- Capture of "John Pulpo" in La Paz: head of "Los Pulpos" to be deported to Peru
- Bolivia captures leader of Los Pulpos, band linked to kidnapping and four homicides in Peru
- Juan Pari sentenced to 22 years in prison for embezzlement of 37.6 million bolivianos from Banco Unión
- Leader of "Los Pulpos" detained in Bolivia: Minister Astudillo confirms arrest
- Bolivia expels "John Pulpo", wanted by Interpol and sentenced to life in Peru
- Bolivia: Paz appoints new police leadership with mandate to combat narco-terrorism and organised crime
- Peruvian criminal gang leader 'Los Pulpos' captured in Bolivia
- Bolivia expels 'Jhon Pulpo' following capture in La Paz: leader of Los Pulpos had undergone facial surgery
- Bolivia extradites Jhonsson Pulpo, leader of criminal gang Los Pulpos, to Peru
- Bolivia's new police commander given orders to combat narco-terrorism
- Security guard beaten with brass knuckles in Urubó demands arrest of four accused
- Former Commander Sokol Leaves Bolivian Police Amid Corruption and Drug-Trafficking Accusations
- Former Milei consultant arrested in Bolivia for plotting girlfriend's murder reveals far-right network
- Bolivian Prosecutor's Office opens third case against Cerimedo over drug trafficking links
- 360 packages of cocaine seized from truck with secret compartment in Bermejo
- Cerimedo transfers 50% of La Derecha Diario to Negre from his cell in Bolivia
- Milei adviser detained in Bolivia for attempted femicide left controversial trail in Chile
- Cerimedo transferred his stake in La Derecha Diario while already imprisoned in Bolivia
- Beni Public Prosecutor's Office investigates Cerimedo for protection of drug flights in Santa Ana
- Bolivia strengthens Brazil border against drug cartels: 3,400 km under surveillance
- Bolivia and Brazil launch military patrols on the Mamoré River against drug trafficking
- Bolivia launches Safe Borders Plan as PCC and Comando Vermelho advance
- Organised crime infiltrates town halls and courts in Bolivia, expert warns in Santa Cruz
- Former Bolivian Hydrocarbuons Minister arrested over adulterated petrol distribution
- Former Hydrocarbon Minister Medinaceli Arrested over Contaminated Fuel in Bolivia
- Bolivia investigates fraudulent recruitment of citizens for Russian armed forces
- Former military chief Zúñiga appears before La Paz court in trial over alleged coup
- 24-year-old man shot dead in Cobija; one detained and another critically wounded
- Death of teenage boxer in Santa Cruz: investigation elevated to homicide and inquiries expanded
- Prosecutors raid homes in Santa Cruz in search of those involved in rifles found at airport
- Half a million grams of cannabis seized on Oruro highway
- Women detained in Viru Viru rifle case declare before judge
- Police officer and relatives remanded in Palmasola on drug trafficking charges
- Colombian foreigner to be imprisoned for role in La Paz blockades
- 28-year-old man arrested after shooting young man in La Paz
- Justice sends Colombian arrested during La Paz protests to preventive prison
- Potosí prosecutor imprisoned for attempting to favour drug trafficker with 542 kg of drugs
- Former BoA executive investigated for alleged abuse of authority and irregular flight ticket benefits
- Investigation launched into former BoA executive for alleged extortion and misuse of influence
- Investigation launched into former Bolivian state airline executive for alleged abuse of authority
- Evo Morales and 147 others investigated over road blockades in Bolivia
- Public prosecutor investigates hundreds of participants in mid-year strikes and road closures
- Public Ministry seeks prison sentence for prosecutor detained in Potosí for releasing drug trafficker
- Arsenal intercepted in abandoned suitcase at Santa Cruz airport
- Cochabamba prison: police seize mobile phones, knives and narcotics from inmates
- Three foreign nationals detained with nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine at Santa Cruz airport
- Bolivia records 45 femicides so far in 2026: Amalia's murder exposes violence that persists
- Bolivia records 45 femicides in 2026: Amalia's case reveals persistent violence
- Civic leader demands detention of Argollo and Morales following Salazar's imprisonment
- Bolivian peasant leader enters Chonchocoro following charges on five criminal counts
- Representative of banknote firm to spend six months in preventive custody following aircraft accident in El Alto
- Gang members attack homes and vehicles in the fourth ring of Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- 56-year-old trade unionist arrested in Chuquisaca on suspicion of femicide
- Bolivian Public Prosecutor's Office charges Morales and union leaders over 53-day blockades; Paz demands justice
- Police operation in Santa Cruz yields ten arrests following spate of robberies
- Arce's lawyers seek freedom and turn to international bodies