Guatemalan authorities have arrested a suspect linked to an extortion ring targeting truckers traveling the Pacific route. The arrest followed an investigation launched after a video circulated online showing a man demanding 1,800 Quetzales (approximately $235 USD) from a truck driver for safe passage. The extortion scheme reportedly involved illegal payments demanded to allow transport vehicles to use the highway. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity but confirmed the investigation remains ongoing to identify any additional individuals involved. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns for transportation along key Guatemalan routes. This arrest aims to disrupt criminal activity impacting the country’s commerce and transport sector. Officials are working to ensure safer transit for truckers operating along the Pacific corridor.