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Panama: Police Apprehend 216 People in 24 Hours

As part of the 'Firmness' Plan, Panama's police arrested 216 individuals, conducted 28 raids, and seized weapons. Nearly 1,000 traffic tickets were also issued for violations.

Panama: Police Apprehend 216 People in 24 Hours

Within the framework of the 'Firmness' Plan, in the last 24 hours, the National Police apprehended 216 people. Of these, 135 were by warrant, 55 for administrative offenses, 14 in flagrante delicto, and 12 for micro-trafficking. 28 search warrants were carried out, four firearms were seized, and three vehicles were recovered. In terms of traffic, 937 tickets were issued, highlighting: 150 for speeding, 41 for improper lights, 22 for expired licenses, 20 for proven drunkenness, and 15 for using a cell phone while driving. Additionally, 92 vehicles were towed for various reasons.

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