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Politics Events Country 2026-03-27T05:12:17+00:00

Gang Member with 100-Month Sentence Arrested in San Miguelito

In Panama, a man linked to the 'Chacales de Nuevo Detroit' gang, serving a 100-month prison sentence, has been arrested in the San Miguelito area following a judicial warrant.

Gang Member with 100-Month Sentence Arrested in San Miguelito

A citizen with a 100-month prison sentence for gang-related offenses, linked to the group known as 'Chacales de Nuevo Detroit (CHND)', was apprehended in Sector 2 of Cerro Batea, in the Belisario Porras district, San Miguelito. The 40-year-old man was wanted by the Second Circuit Court of Execution of the First Judicial District of Panama, via an official letter dated October 21, 2025. Following his capture, coordination was established with the competent authorities to manage the necessary paperwork for his direct entry into the penitentiary system, in accordance with established legal procedures.

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