La Joya Prison Search Finds Weapons, Phones and Suspected Drugs
Police reported three firearms, 253 cellphones and suspected illegal substances during a search of several prison pavilions.
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Colon Officials Warn of Flood Risk Without Quebrada Fantasma Dredging
Cativa representative Carlos Daley said there is still no information on resources for dredging Quebrada Fantasma during the rainy season.
Customs Operation Targets Illicit Cigarette Trade in Colon Free Zone
Aduanas and police carried out Operation Odisea to inspect a warehouse shipment involving millions of cigarettes.
Penonome School Moves to Modules as Remodeling Begins
Angel Maria Herrera Secondary School held its last day of in-person classes before remodeling work shifts teaching to modules.
Weekend Closures Planned on Corredor Sur for Beam-Lifting Work
Closures begin Saturday, August 8, for lifting four beams across the marine section of the Corredor Sur.
Indigenous Peoples Day Marked With Fair at Plaza Catedral
Five Indigenous groups and 17 artisans are represented in a Casco Antiguo fair connecting students and visitors with Indigenous cultural expression.
Authorities Warn of Illegal and Dangerous Gas Transfers Between Cylinders
Officials warned that clandestine transfers between 25-pound and 100-pound gas cylinders are dangerous and illegal.
Panama Gun Exchange Program Sets August 11 Event at Plaza 5 de Mayo
The Governor Office announced a new voluntary weapons and ammunition exchange for food, medicine and appliance vouchers.
SINAPROC Maintains Rain and Thunderstorm Prevention Notice Across Panama
Emergency teams reported fallen trees, blocked roads, a sunken boat and a damaged school roof as bad weather affected several regions.
Former City Hall Workers Protest Over Benefits Ends in Injuries
A protest by former Panama City Hall workers demanding delayed benefit payments ended in a confrontation with municipal agents.