Man Under House Arrest Detained With Rifle at Colon Checkpoint
Authorities detained a man at a Colon checkpoint after finding a rifle, despite his reported house-arrest status.
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Operation Obsidiana Leads to Seven Arrests in Panama Province
Authorities reported seven arrests during Operation Obsidiana, linked to investigations involving sexual offences, robberies and scams.
Customs Retains Strawberries, T-Shirts and Auto Parts in Chiriqui Operation
Panama Customs retained multiple goods in Chiriqui during joint inspections with security and agricultural authorities.
MINSEG Says No Formal Police or Interpol Reports on Panamanians Recruited for War
Panama’s Security Ministry clarified that police and Interpol have not received formal reports about Panamanians recruited by armed groups abroad.
Rita Irene Wald Arrested in Brazil After Interpol Alert
Authorities reported a new development in the Rita Irene Wald case after Interpol Brazil arrested the fugitive on July 24.
Customs Seizes Cigarettes and Medicines Valued at B/.10,000 in Parque Lefevre
Panama customs officials retained cigarettes, tobacco products and medicines during an inspection at a Parque Lefevre grocery store.
Public Asked to Help Locate Missing 25-Year-Old in Arraijan
The Public Ministry is investigating the disappearance of Luis Edmundo Hernandez Quintana, 25, in Arraijan Cabecera.
Panama Blocks Entry of Colombian Man Reportedly Linked to Wagner Group
Migration authorities denied entry to a Colombian citizen arriving at Tocumen after checks reportedly linked him to the Wagner Group.
Calls Grow for Probe Into Panamanians Recruited for Russia War
A lawmaker asked Panama’s Foreign Ministry to investigate reports that Panamanians were recruited through job offers and later drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war.
Panama’s National Assembly Still Without Permanent Committees as Talks Stall
Panama’s National Assembly remains without permanent committees as political negotiations stay unresolved, raising concerns over legislative delays.