Ministry of Security Transfers 29 High-Risk Inmates to Isla Coiba

Panama's Ministry of Public Security has transferred 29 inmates deemed high-risk to the penitentiary center on Isla Coiba, as part of a strategy to tighten control over criminal structures. The operation, executed with stringent security protocols, involved the National Police and the National Aeronaval Service (Senan).

Authorities stated that the measure is intended to exert greater control over leaders of criminal organizations posing a threat to national security. This aims to limit their ability to influence and coordinate illicit activities from within detention centers. The transfer also addresses identified vulnerabilities at the Punta Coco detention center, from which criminal activities were allegedly being coordinated.

The Isla Coiba facility is equipped with specialized personnel experienced in combating drug trafficking and utilizes advanced technology to thwart any criminal attempts from within the prison. The Ministry of Security emphasized that the operation complies with current regulations, empowering the National Police for internal security and Senan for external security of the facilities.

This action is part of the state's broader plan to enhance prison security, combat organized crime, and reduce overall crime rates in Panama. The ministry reiterated its commitment to implementing necessary measures to preserve public order and protect citizens from the threats posed by criminal organizations.