An anti-drug operation left 22 people arrested and the seizure of weapons, ammunition and alleged illicit substances in the provinces of Colon and Western Panamareported the Attorney General’s Office.
The operation, called Safe Community, was led by the Attorney General of the Nation, Luis Carlos Manuel Gómez Rudyin conjunction with the Superior Prosecutor’s Offices Specialized in Drug-Related Crimes and agents of the National Anti-Drug Directorate of the National Police.
According to official information, during the operation, 12 search procedures in different parts of both provinces.
The actions allowed the arrest of 22 people allegedly linked to drug sales in commercial and residential areas.
In addition, the authorities seized weapons, ammunition and alleged illicit substances as part of the proceedings carried out against the investigated groups.
The Attorney General’s Office indicated that the operation is part of the actions aimed at combating sale and distribution of illicit substances and the activities associated with these crimes.
The arrested persons remained at the disposal of the competent authorities to continue with the investigations and the corresponding judicial procedures.
