Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
inDrive has activated a new safety tool in Panama and deepened coordination with the National Police to improve real-time security in mobility services. The move reflects growing emphasis on safer digital transport in urban areas.
A trial has opened over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre, with prosecutors linking the deadly attack to a Bagdad gang order and a rival faction dispute. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing prison security crisis and the wider violence tied to organized crime.
A man died after being struck while crossing the Arraiján–La Chorrera Highway early Tuesday. A woman was injured and taken to Nicolás A. Solano Hospital.
Panamanian authorities arrested 16 people in a suspected network that contaminated shipping containers with illicit substances. The case highlights the risks facing the country’s ports and logistics system.
Nine vehicles collided on Vía Centenario near the Arraijancito bridge, causing traffic delays toward Arraiján. No injuries were reported.
A multiple-vehicle crash on Vía Centenario caused heavy traffic toward La Chorrera, though authorities confirmed there were no fatalities. The incident disrupted one of Panama’s busiest commuter corridors.
Panama Customs seized counterfeit national team jerseys in Chiriquí, targeting illegal merchandise tied to La Selección. The case underscores the country’s ongoing efforts to curb counterfeit sales and protect intellectual property.
A person died after being hit by a vehicle in Arraiján, prompting a response from the Public Ministry and the start of an investigation. The crash adds to ongoing road safety concerns in Panama Oeste.
Jorge Rubén Camargo Clarke, alias “Cholo Chorrillo,” has been linked to gang activity, money laundering, a prison massacre probe, and international drug trafficking cases in Panama and the United States. His legal history spans more than a decade of investigations, convictions, and extradition.
Police chief Jaime Fernández said more than 10 people were detained in a case tied to contaminated containers and a crime on Avenida Domingo Díaz. The arrests highlight concerns over cargo security and public safety in Panama City.
A trial has begun over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre, with prosecutors saying an alleged order from gang leader Cholo Chorrillo may have triggered the attack. The case involves 12 defendants accused in the deaths of 13 inmates and injuries to 11 others.
The dean of UNACHI’s Faculty of Medicine will remain suspended while prosecutors investigate alleged embezzlement tied to overlapping jobs and double salary payments. The case covers conduct reportedly spanning 2017 to 2022.
The trial over the 2019 La Joyita prison massacre has started in Panama, with judges set to review testimonial, expert and documentary evidence. The case concerns the deaths of 13 people and highlights ongoing concerns over prison security.
A teenager was injured in La Primavera, Chepo, and SENAFRONT says the minor is out of danger. Security forces are carrying out search operations to find those responsible.
Panama’s Drug Prosecutor’s Office and National Police detained 11 people in Operation Dársena Cero over alleged international drug trafficking. The case underscores the country’s continuing fight against transnational narcotics networks.
Firefighters in Panama Oeste contained a warehouse fire at a facility storing cardboard egg packaging. The blaze highlighted the risks faced by storage operations in one of Panama’s fastest-growing provinces.
Panama customs seized more than 1,900 counterfeit national team jerseys valued at over $200,000. The operation highlights the ongoing fight against fake sports merchandise in the country.
Panama’s police chief said the country is facing a “complicated” security situation after a double homicide on Domingo Díaz Avenue in Panama City. One of the victims had three active arrest warrants, including two for homicide.
A criminologist in Panama says contract killing has evolved from foreign-led operations to local gang activity. He also blamed weak prevention and limited opportunities for at-risk youth.
Darwin Pinzón addressed his arrest on social media after being linked to a police investigation over alleged personal injuries. The San Francisco FC midfielder said he trusts God and the justice system to resolve the case.