Operations include raids on residences, inspections in commercial establishments, and vehicle checks, especially in areas where illegal activities are suspected. Haynes was direct in stating that these actions aim to reinforce public safety, prevent criminal acts, and maintain public order throughout the province. All detainees are in the custody of the relevant authorities, while investigations are ongoing to determine responsibilities. Authorities have warned that operations will remain active and uninterrupted, and have called on citizens to collaborate and report crimes, because safety is not something that is taken care of on its own; it is defended by everyone. The message is clear: put pressure on crime wherever it hides. Among those detained are individuals linked to gender-based violence, economic crimes, thefts, robberies, and other criminal offenses. The “Odyssey” operations, carried out by the National Police, resulted in 25 people being apprehended after verifying some 15,000 individuals in different sectors of the province. According to Subcommissioner Noel Haynes, these actions are carried out unexpectedly, without notice, covering districts, townships, and the city of Santiago, with the support of other provincial authorities. The streets, neighborhoods, and hotspots in Veraguas woke up under surveillance.
