The seminar, led by former Washington Post investigative reporter Douglas Farah, is aimed at teaching journalists how to investigate organized crime. Space is limited, and the enrollment fee is $500. With lodging for three nights, the cost increases to $1,000. See here for more information about the program or contact Dilmar Rosas at dilmar@celap.net. … [Read more...]
More Than 3 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Panama
(LAHT.com) Another 337 kilos of cocaine were seized from a speedboat off the Pacific island of San Miguel, he said. No one was arrested in connection with the drugs, Lopez said. Panama’s chief counternarcotics prosecutor, Javier Caraballo, said traffickers often pay residents of drug-drop areas to act as lookouts and warn the smuggler when police are approaching. … [Read more...]
SENAN confiscate drugs from speedboat in Las Perlas
(prensa.com) The incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, when the boat BIM 4302 along with coastguard boat BPC-3226 observed a boat named 'Lo que es' (What it is). The speedboat was traveling along a river known as Pedro y Pablo, and those aboard, upon spotting the presence of the authorities, fled to the island of San Miguel, according to SENAN … [Read more...]
U.S. drug czar will visit Panama
(prensa.com) The U.S. drug czar (EU), Gil Kerlikowske will visit Colombia from Monday and 20 of this month journey in which he will meet with Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, and other active forces the country, Reuters reported today to diplomatic sources at the U.S. embassy.Kerlikowske arrive in Colombia on Monday, but the official agenda will begin on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Tourists Find Cocaine on Panama Beach
(PanamaDigest) Two Finnish tourists found one kilo of cocaine on El Arenal Beach in Pedasi and turned it over to the police. The Finns had arrived to Panama two days prior and were taking a beach walk when they made their discovery, La Prensa reports. Visitors can also take boats from El Arenal Beach to the translucent turquoise waters and fine white sandy, … [Read more...]