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Panamanian Police Apprehend 145 People in 24 Hours

As part of the 'Plan Firmeza', Panama's National Police conducted a major operation, apprehending 145 people, seizing weapons and drugs, and issuing hundreds of traffic violation tickets.


Panamanian Police Apprehend 145 People in 24 Hours

Within the last 24 hours, as part of the 'Plan Firmeza', the National Police apprehended 145 people. Of these, 108 were by warrant, 28 for administrative offenses, five caught in the act, and four for drug trafficking. 20 search warrants were executed, 20 firearms with 22 rounds of ammunition and four magazines were seized, as well as 58 pipes and 18 bags with a white powder, possibly cocaine, and four wraps with dried herbs. In terms of traffic, 845 tickets were issued for various violations, highlighting 114 for speeding, 28 for inadequate lights, six for expired licenses, four for proven drunkenness, and four for using a cell phone while driving.

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