Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
Armed criminals robbed an express bus on the Colón-Panama route at the Colón terminal, beating the driver and assistant and stealing the day’s takings. The attack has renewed fears among passengers who use the busy route.
Former National Security Council agents Ronny Rodríguez and William Pittí have gone to trial in Panama over the disappearance of surveillance equipment tied to illegal wiretaps. The case is part of a broader scandal involving alleged state spying during the Martinelli administration.
Panama is facing renewed concern over cybersecurity after alleged CSS data leaks circulated online, while judicial silence and regional political controversies continue to stir debate. The developments highlight pressure points in government, justice, and diplomacy.
Yanina Sánchez is demanding justice after her son died during a police operation in El Chorrillo. She says officers used excessive force and wants the cause of death clarified through the autopsy results.
A 28-year-old man was shot dead inside a tenement in Barrio Norte, Colón. Authorities are investigating the killing and searching for those responsible.
Five foreign nationals were detained in La Chorrera after a confrontation with National Police officers left two agents injured. Prosecutors charged the group with offenses against public servants and personal injury.
Five foreign nationals were detained in La Chorrera after allegedly assaulting police officers during an incident in Panama Oeste. The case highlights tensions that can arise during police interventions in busy urban areas.
Panama’s Public Ministry is investigating the disappearance of Andrés Avelino Guzmán, which was reported on Sunday. The case has prompted a search for information that could help determine his whereabouts.
Panama authorities seized 999 drug packages in a Pacific port after spotting a security seal anomaly in a container headed from Charleston to Peru. The year’s total now stands at 25,561 packages in 31 operations.
Armed criminals robbed an express bus crew at the Colón terminal after the vehicle finished its last trip of the day. The attack has renewed passenger fears about safety on the Colón-Panama route.
Panamanian authorities seized more than 900 packages of an illicit substance hidden in a container traveling through the country to Peru. The operation underscores Panama’s role as a key transit point in regional drug trafficking routes.
A court sentenced a man to nine years in prison for cattle theft in Los Santos, a case connected to a well-known tipiquero. The ruling underscores the seriousness of livestock crime in Panama’s rural economy.
Panamanian authorities seized 999 packages of suspected illicit substance in a Pacific port operation involving a container bound for Peru. The bust highlights Panama’s ongoing efforts to stop narcotics moving through its busy shipping routes.
Panamanian authorities seized 999 packages of a suspected illicit substance from a container at a Pacific port. The shipment was reportedly bound for Peru, highlighting Panama’s role in regional trafficking routes.
Panamanian authorities seized 999 packages of suspected drugs in a Pacific port operation involving the Public Ministry and Senan. The container was headed for Peru as investigators work to trace the shipment’s origin and those responsible.
Panamanian authorities seized 999 packages of alleged narcotics hidden in a container at a Pacific port and bound for Peru. The case adds to 2026 drug confiscations that have already reached about 20.5 tons.
Four people were apprehended after a residential theft in Tumba Muerto, following a police pursuit that ended with the suspects detained and recovered evidence secured. The case highlights rapid police action against property crime in Panama City.
A fatal crash on the Arraiján-La Chorrera highway left one person dead and triggered heavy traffic jams west of Panama City. The incident disrupted one of Panama Oeste’s busiest commuter routes.
Panama’s Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a cyberattack on email accounts linked to the Social Security Fund. The case is being handled as a computer security offense.
Forensic dogs in Panama are helping investigators detect possible human remains in properties and terrain, giving new life to old cases. Their work supports targeted searches and can reopen investigations that had gone cold.