Venezuelan police (Cicpc) have arrested a man identified as “alias Jhon Ponce” in the Petare neighborhood. He is accused of extorting over 20 local business owners. The alleged extortion involved threats against the merchants. The arrest took place as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the area. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the specific nature of the threats or the amount of money demanded. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available. The arrest was reported by EL NACIONAL.