Reporting on criminal incidents, investigations, and law enforcement responses across Panama. Stories focus on facts, community impact, and safety developments.
Panamanian authorities arrested five people in Operation Rasco after dismantling a network accused of stealing banking data and causing more than $500,000 in losses. The case was handled in Panama and Chiriquí provinces.
CSS reported a violent incident at the Manuel Ferrer Valdés Polyclinic in Calidonia, where a person damaged doors and windows in the Pharmacy and Medical Records areas. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was detained and handed over to authorities.
Customs inspectors in David retained undocumented merchandise, including Vital Honey packets and industrial tools, after finding no proof of tax payment. The cases were sent to the DPFA for investigation.
Investigators reportedly uncovered a large tunnel between Morocco and Spain after a string of drug seizures in Ceuta and Andalusia raised alarms. The case points to a sophisticated trafficking route for hashish, though few details have been released.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has become a strategic base for drug traffickers, according to reporting on the arrest of Sebastián Marset in Bolivia. Authorities say the case highlights both the city’s geographic advantages and the challenge of disrupting cross-border criminal networks.
A former Hong Kong truck driver was sentenced to 22 months in prison after a fatal crash killed a pregnant woman. The judge said the case involved repeated bad judgment, not a momentary lapse.
José Gabriel Carrizo has asked Panama’s Supreme Court to annul a Contraloría order that seized assets linked to an unjust enrichment probe. The case also includes a dispute over whether it should be handled by the high court because of his claimed Parlacen status.
A La Prensa commentary links weekend violence in Panama with criticism of police leadership, a stalled police construction project, and a disputed Tocumen airport contract. It also mentions two spies who fled to Colombia and later surrendered.
Hong Kong’s inquiry into a deadly Tai Po fire is zeroing in on a disabled alarm system and whether building managers were properly informed. The case raises broader questions about fire safety oversight in dense urban housing.
Hong Kong police arrested a bus driver after a highway crash on the Lantau Link killed a taxi driver and his passenger. The deadly collision has renewed scrutiny of road safety on one of the city’s key transport routes.
A man shot by police in Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung district has died after 10 days in critical condition. Authorities said the suspect had reportedly been suffering from mental illness.
A violent incident at a CSS polyclinic in Calidonia caused damage but no injuries. The social security agency says it is fully cooperating with investigators.
Fans from Veraguas injured in match disturbances say they continue to need medical care and have filed complaints. The source does not provide further details about the incident or any official response.
Two women were sentenced to more than 19 years in prison after being found guilty of smuggling drugs and weapons into La Joya prison. The case underscores Panama’s ongoing struggle against contraband inside correctional facilities.
Authorities intervened at the Tocumen youth center after minors caused a new disturbance, days after 15 youths escaped. At least seven of those escapees have been located.
Panama’s baseball federation issued major sanctions after violence during the Veraguas-Los Santos game, including a four-year ban for Juan Aizprúa. Several players and a team director also received suspensions.
The FBI says a man who rammed a truck into a Michigan synagogue was inspired by Hezbollah and intended to cause maximum harm. The case highlights the global reach of extremist ideology and the vulnerability of religious sites.
A Panamanian judge ordered six months of provisional detention for baseball player Juan Aizpurúa after he allegedly hit Yeison Austin in the head with a bat during a fight. The case remains under investigation.
Residents of La Rosita in Río Abajo are urging authorities to secure and clean up the site of a warehouse fire after a damaged wall raised fears of collapse. They also report unauthorized removals from the property and say some neighbors have been threatened.
A Veraguas baseball player faces a preliminary hearing after an alleged assault on Jason Austin during a Major Baseball game against Los Santos. The case has been elevated to attempted homicide.