Panamanian Aeronaval Seizes Drugs, Apprehends Three in Los Santos

Panamanian authorities announced the successful interception of a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Los Santos province. The operation, part of Operation Protective Shield, led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of a substantial amount of drugs. According to a spokesperson for the Aeronaval, "Units of the @AeronavalPanama, through intelligence work and patrolling, managed to visualize a vessel with suspicious displacement." The ensuing chase and subsequent discovery of 615 packages of suspected illicit substances highlight the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in Panama. The boat sank due to leaks during transport to a safe port. This incident underscores the commitment of Panamanian authorities to combating drug smuggling and protecting their national territory.