Unusual for here because the cops don't make much money and they are poorly equipped.
But this time, things are moving fast.
5 men drove directly to the long driveway of the victim's house, then walked down the driveway. They entered the house through an open door. There was a struggle, then they tied the victim up, he was alone in the house, then killed him by hitting over the head with a lamp. They stole his car and drove to David.
The police set up a road block in Dolega, a few miles down the road to David but were too late. A short while later they found the car in David.
4 of the 5 men were apprehended. They are looking for the 5th man.
The police found over 300 marijuana plants on the victim's property.
This was not a random house theft. This was a specific action against a drug grower and dealer.
Still, it is a tragedy. And a stiff warning to those involved in illegal activities, as in any country.
2 comments:
Man, the end of an ex-patriot's dream. Probably thought that if he came to Panama to grow his dope that it made sense and would be easy, as no real police pressures. Big Profit, low cost of living, plenty of dope, plenty of US customers --- too bad he forgot about the local competition. The gringo's mistake sounds like something I would have come up with - remember that I was on my way to Brazil, because I was going to be ABOVE the policia, when I was busted for drugs (in the US) in 1974, and busted again in 1975, once more before I could leave for Brasil. Glad they caught the murderers. Appreciate the posts, Tom. Love, Darshan
Hola Darshan, what an adventure going to Brazil would have been in the 70's! It was good to talk to you last week.
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