Politics Health Local 2026-01-24T22:12:50+00:00

Man with alleged illicit substances captured in El Llano de Chepo

Panama's National Borders Service detained a young man in the El Llano de Chepo area on charges of drug and weapons possession. Another man was also arrested in the Achutupu community.


Man with alleged illicit substances captured in El Llano de Chepo

The National Borders Service's Directorate of Intelligence and Antinarcotics, in coordination with Panama's Drug Prosecutor's Office, conducted an operation in the 'El Llano de Chepo' area. A 20-year-old citizen was apprehended, who was allegedly in possession of illicit substances, .38 caliber ammunition, and a digital scale. The operation followed a raid in the area. The individual was handed over to the competent authorities. In another case, in the Achutupu community, San Blas, the National Borders Service executed a capture warrant for the aggravated possession of a drug weapon, issued by the Compliance Court, against a 40-year-old citizen. He was transferred to the Citizen Attention Hall for the necessary procedures.