Gianfranco Torres-Navarro: Wanted Peru gang leader arrested in US

Gianfranco Torres-Navarro is believed to be the leader of Los Killers gang and is on Peru's wanted list.

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Torres-Navarro, 38, was detained in New York state after entering the country illegally at the Texas-Mexico border, a statement from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said.

He is believed to be the leader of the Los Killers gang and is on Peru's wanted list.

He is now being held at a federal detention facility pending immigration proceedings, ICE said.

In a statement sent to the BBC, ICE said Torres-Navarro was first arrested on 16 May upon entering the US illegally, and was served a notice to appear for immigration proceedings.

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