Panama Prison Guard Investigated After Six Cellphones Found in Official Vehicle

Panama's Penitentiary System reported that a guard at the La Joya Penitentiary is under investigation after authorities discovered six cellphones hidden inside an official vehicle he was operating.

The discovery occurred after the Penitentiary Operations Center (COP) monitored the guard and detected unusual behavior. Protocols were immediately activated to verify the situation, leading to the inspection of the institutional vehicle.

Both the guard and the confiscated cellphones have been handed over to the relevant authorities to determine if any criminal offenses or administrative violations occurred. The Penitentiary System reiterated its commitment to transparency, legality, and security within the nation's correctional facilities.

This incident, according to the Penitentiary System, demonstrates the effectiveness of the control and surveillance mechanisms in place and underscores the entity's zero-tolerance policy for any conduct that violates current regulations.