Panama National Police arrest driver and civilian for fuel theft

Panamanian National Police arrested a Metrobús driver and a civilian in flagrante delicto for allegedly stealing fuel from a state-owned bus in the Albrook sector.

During a routine patrol near the former Modular Hospital in the Ancón district, officers observed the two individuals using a hose to transfer fuel from the bus tank into various containers and jugs. Following the intervention, the suspects, the seized containers, and the bus were turned over to the Public Ministry for legal proceedings.