Paraguay Police, Military Coordinate to Prevent Major Bank Attacks

Paraguayan law enforcement and military personnel are joining forces to bolster security and prevent future large-scale assaults on financial institutions. This intensified collaboration follows a significant attack on a bank in Santa Rita in early June. The National Police announced the creation of Departmental Tactical Action Groups, which will be led by the current Director of Tactical Operations. These units will operate in all 17 departments of the country, working alongside military members from the Internal Defense Operations Command. Their primary mission is to avoid a repeat of the brazen June 16th incident. The strategy involves establishing cooperation and communication systems, particularly in areas surrounding banks and financial centers. The newly formed Inter-agency Tactical Response Teams will concentrate on visible patrols within a 10-kilometer radius of entities handling significant amounts of currency or high-value goods. While equipped to respond with force, the emphasis will be on intelligence gathering, monitoring unusual vehicle and pedestrian movements, and avoiding predictable patrol schedules. These units will also provide immediate support to other law enforcement divisions when necessary, integrating specialized units like the Special Operations Group (GEO) into the broader security framework.