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Authorities seize 100 suspected drug packages hidden in vehicle in Chiriquí

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Panama’s National Border Service seized at least 100 packages of suspected illegal substances at a checkpoint in Chiriquí province.
  • Officers allegedly found the packages in a hidden compartment inside a vehicle.
  • A 43-year-old person was detained and placed at the disposal of the competent authorities.

At least 100 packages of suspected illegal substances were seized at the San Isidro Comprehensive Checkpoint in Chiriquí province, Panama, according to the National Border Service, known as Senafront.

The seizure followed a vehicle inspection conducted by officers from the Fourth Western Brigade and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate. During the search, agents allegedly discovered a double bottom in the car where the packages were being transported.

A 43-year-old person was detained in the operation. The individual and the evidence collected were placed at the disposal of the competent authority for the relevant legal proceedings.

Senafront said it was continuing its direct fight against criminal structures seeking to evade the institution’s presence in areas under its responsibility. The agency said it was carrying out tactical and intelligence operations to guarantee territorial control.

Senafront continues its direct fight against criminal structures that seek to evade the institution’s firm presence in its areas of responsibility, carrying out tactical and intelligence operations to guarantee territorial control.

· SenafrontThe agency described its broader enforcement efforts in a statement about the seizure.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.