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Panamanian Police Seize Firearms and Drugs in Colón

Panamanian police officers in Colón seized a pistol and drugs during two separate operations. Three individuals, including an elderly man, were detained for illegal possession of a firearm, while a 42-year-old man was arrested for drug possession and potential trafficking.


The National Police of Panama in the city of Colón conducted two separate operations. In the first case, on 6th Street, Bolivar Avenue, and Herrera, officers stopped a taxi due to suspicious behavior. During a search of the vehicle, a black bag containing a firearm and ammunition was found in the back seat. The three occupants, including an elderly man, were referred to the relevant authorities for legal proceedings. In the second incident, in the Alto de Los Lagos community, agents from the Linces unit detained a 42-year-old man. A search revealed drug packages, money, and a cell phone in a kangaroo-style bag he was carrying. This evidence will be part of the case process for drug sales (microtrafficking).