A subject known as Iguana Man was captured just before dawn on Monday in Parque Lefevre. Iguana man, who allegedly dresses in green to better camouflage himself in park shrubs after committing his crimes, was caught in possession of a car radio and two speakers. The police say he is a repeat offender and...
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Edgar Valdez Villarreal, also known as The Barbie and one of the most feared hit men of the Mexican Beltran Leyva drug cartel, may have been active in Panama as far back as 2006. The Barbie – described as flamboyant, savagely murderous, of fair complexion, green-eyed and originally from Laredo, Texas – was captured...
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On Sunday, Jorge Clemente Lemos, age 23, took three bullets as he danced in Panama’s Zona Viva nightclub row on the Amador Causeway, TVN Noticias reports. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The shooter, Xavier Serrano, was detained with a 9 millimeter gun and six munitions. Reacting to the...
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Authorities have identified 93 gangs throughout Panama City’s eight districts. According to official statistics published by La Critica, there are 12 active gangs in Curundu, four in Calidonia, 14 in Chorillo, four in San Felipe, eight in Santa Ana, two in Pueblo nuevo, two in Panama Viejo and three in San Francisco. San Miguelito...
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A 16-year-old took a bullet near Santa Ana Park on Thursday night. Initial reports indicate that the minor was near Santa Ana Park when the Pentagon gang allegedly shot him in the knee. He was attended in the Santo Thomas Emergency room and released. The Pentagon, a Santa Ana neighborhood-based gang, was also wanted...
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