Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
A taxi driver was hospitalized after a public assault in Veraguas, prompting local leaders to call for tolerance. Authorities are investigating the attack to determine what happened.
Panama police arrested alias “Flapy,” who had been wanted for five years over an attempted homicide case. Officers found a satellite radio, router, ammunition, and a passport inside the bulletproof vehicle he was using.
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Nueva Libia that took place in the early hours of April 12, 2026. The case adds to ongoing concerns over violent crime in Panama’s urban neighborhoods.
Panama is facing a rising wave of cyberattacks on government systems, prompting police and digital authorities to urge stronger security measures. Officials also warned that criminals are using online marketplaces to lure victims into armed robberies.
Panamanian police arrested a man known as “Flapy” in Parque Lefevre, where he was being sought in an attempted homicide case. The arrest is part of ongoing enforcement efforts in Panama City.
Panama authorities are reinforcing patrols and using drones in San Miguelito to confront gang violence, as officials say more than 36 gangs operate in the district. The effort targets a crime problem they describe as overwhelmingly linked to these groups.
Seven people were detained in San Miguelito in an alleged embezzlement case linked to the Belisario Porras township board. Prosecutors say the suspected loss to the state exceeds $8 million.
Eight people, including former officials, have been detained in San Miguelito over an alleged multi-million dollar embezzlement case tied to checks from a local community board. The probe is focusing on possible unjustified payments in Belisario Porras.
A fire at a shopping center in Iran has killed at least eight people, highlighting ongoing concerns about fire safety in crowded public buildings. The tragedy could prompt renewed scrutiny of building standards and emergency preparedness.
Suwayda in southern Syria has emerged as a key Captagon trafficking hub, deepening a regional security crisis and prompting Jordanian strikes. The drug trade continues to fuel instability across Syria and its neighbors.
Only two of the nine people convicted in Panama’s New Business case have entered prison, despite the ruling being final since May 2024. The case remains a major test of accountability over the diversion of public funds to buy Epasa shares.
A gun attack in Panama City’s 24 de Diciembre district left one person dead and another injured. The case adds to continuing concerns about violent crime in the capital.
Merchants on Panama City’s Avenida Central say robberies are rising and police presence is lacking. Vendors warn that insecurity is affecting business in one of the capital’s busiest commercial areas.
A judge in Panama City revoked house arrest and ordered preventive detention for a man accused in an attempted aggravated robbery at a jewelry store in Plaza 5 de Mayo. The case involves allegations that he acted with two others on April 23, 2026.
Senafront warned the public in Panama about digital scams in which criminals impersonate its members to request money through online platforms. The agency urged residents to be cautious with unexpected payment demands that use its name or image.
Panama’s top football league has launched an investigation after a late own goal sparked fresh match-fixing suspicions. The case comes amid ongoing concern over integrity in Panamanian football after earlier convictions tied to Operation Garra.
Panama has recorded more than 200 structural fires so far this year, with firefighters warning about intentional blazes and unsafe candle use. Authorities are urging residents and businesses to tighten basic fire-prevention habits.
Panamanian authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network that used courier services to send narcotics from Panama to North America and Europe. At least 11 people were arrested in 10 coordinated raids across the country.
Panama’s football authorities are facing renewed scrutiny after two match-fixing convictions, a pending trial and a fresh LPF controversy raised new concerns. Prosecutors say players were offered money to influence results.
Panamanian authorities arrested 13 people in Operation Courier as part of a crackdown on an international drug trafficking network that used parcel shipments. The group allegedly moved illicit substances from Panama toward the United States and Europe.