Clandestine cameras under scrutiny: How many has the PNC removed this year?
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- Guatemala’s National Civil Police has removed 427 clandestine surveillance cameras across the country during 2026.
- Investigators say criminal organizations may use the cameras to monitor territory and anticipate the movements of security forces.
The National Civil Police, or PNC, has removed 427 clandestine surveillance cameras at different locations across Guatemala during 2026.
The figure was updated after a recent operation. Investigators believe the equipment can be used by criminal structures to monitor territory and anticipate the movements of security forces.
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Originally published by La Hora 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.
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