golric
3/16/2017 11:10 EST
A Tourism Taxi driver was killed and two Canadians are injured. I just heard this during a social gathering yesterday and looked in the newspaper. It looks like the Canadians were carrying 40K. It is not mentioned if they declared it or not but family of the Taxi driver killed said that all the people in Aduanas at airport should be replaced. I guess they think it has something to do with people working there. This happened on the way to Colon in Corredor Norte. (I was told).
From El Siglo digital
Presos por muerte de Clement
Le imputaron 4 cargos.
jueves 16 de marzo de 2017 - 12:04
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Ayer se les realizó la audiencia a los tres implicados en el homicidio de Eduardo Clement, conductor del Servicio Especial de Turismo (SET)
Caso. Ayer se les realizó la audiencia a los tres implicados en el homicidio de Eduardo Clement, conductor del Servicio Especial de Turismo (SET), y por el asalto a dos turistas de nacionalidad canadiense.
En la sala 6 de las oficinas del Sistema Penal Acusatorio en Colón, en presencia de Labib George, víctima del robo, se dio la audiencia.
Al concluir, se conoció que se leg alizó la aprehensión de los tres individuos y se les imputaron cargos por homicidio, contra el patrimonio económico, contra la seguridad colectiva, y por posesión y tráfico de armas.
Se les impuso medida cautelar y detención provisional.
Al salir, Daniel Piercen, familiar de Clement, dijo: ‘Es un dolor tremendo el que sentimos; quiero que el presidente mire a esas personas que tiene trabajando en Aduanas y el aeropuerto, que haga un cambio rotundo, esto está mal'.
Por el asalto a los hermanos turistas, a los cuales se les despojó de 40 mil dólares, se conoció que debido a la condición de salud de Mousse George, quien recibió un impacto en el brazo derecho, la prueba testimonial fue suspendida.
Dado que los extranjeros solo permanecerán en el país cinco días, la fiscalía solicitó una audiencia anticipada jurisdiccional de la prueba testimonial de Labib George, que se llevó a cabo dos horas después .
Una fuente informó que dos de los imputados son taxistas y se declararon inocentes. Del dinero robado solo aparecieron 21 mil dólares y no se halló arma de fuego.
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RICOBREEZE802MARK
3/19/2017 17:09 EST
I have not seen anything about it, but this happens a lot. I am sure they declared the money first off, no one wants to risk losing 40k by not. 2nd what happens is when they write that amount down, someone at the airport alerts a local standing around to which party has the money. then they attack at a traffic stop. sounds like the driver saw what was coming and tried to out run them. a driver did the same thing last year while on the phone to the police. this time it sounds like the driver crashed. whoever at the airport who saw the forms needs to be pulled in and spoken with about what part they played in this crime. only a few people see it. these tourist had that money on their person. so start with the person or persons who looked at it.
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golric
3/20/2017 17:42 EST
@ Ricobreeze802. My friends also said that they were followed from the airport and that it is not the first time this happens.
The sad part is the driver died I hope the 2 Canadians know they were responsible. You don't bring that amount of money in cash. Very sad.
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golric
3/21/2017 10:04 EST
@ Iseldon
That was how it was described to me. I understand that the Government is trying very hard that incidents like this are not out there because they are trying to attract tourism.
Also, there are some people in this phorum that will "attack" me If I would have written a Taxi Driver was killed and two Canadians severely injured in the Topic Title. I love this country but you cannot hide what happens. Yes....I get it this is nothing like Chicago, Los Angeles, or New York. Not it is not. This is Panama and there are only 4 million persons in the entire country. Every single "incident" counts in a city/country as small as this one.
And by the way there was an "incident" in Costa del Este in one of the buildings close to Copa Airlines. It seems that someone believe there was a kidnapping but police came out saying it was something else. ( Telemundo interview with Alvaro Alvarado)
And.....I do not sit here all day long watching police crime news I work and do not have time. I do watch the morning news when I have time and the evening news and have friends who is the best way to keep in touch with what is going on in this country.
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llseldon
3/21/2017 11:46 EST
golric I understand what you are saying, I lived in Panama when the 1M baby was born, it is small in population, but the point is people need to be safe & aware of what is happening where ever they live, in this case Panama. Point is "accident" instead of another word like incident might make the difference if a person read your posting. I'm thinking it is important they do. Riding a taxi can be dangerous, I've read several report of people riding in taxis being robbed. I like to visit the old Rancho near Av de Martes & one night got into a taxi that had another passenger & they continued toward C.V. that made me nervous, the driver noticed & assured me it was OK & fortunately it was. Since that time I have rented cars & not taken taxis but if I need chauffeur service I use Jesus who I had recommend in the blog before. If anyone knows the Rancho & were to go there the employees will call you a taxi & probably the safest way to get back to a hotel or residence. Traffic & driving in Panama is another subject for another time. STAY SAFE ya' all. PL
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RICOBREEZE802MARK
3/21/2017 23:33 EST
well of course they were followed, they were tipped off to them carrying cash by someone at the airport. and no it wasn't the fault of the 2 Canadians, lets blame the real people at fault, maybe start by the people who were chasing them trying to rob them? and then the person at the airport tipping off any of us coming here that obey the law and write down how much money we are coming in with?
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RICOBREEZE802MARK
3/21/2017 23:36 EST
I could stop this all in a heartbeat. just allow me to bring in my team, I would fly into panama filling out the form for say 65k in cash, get into a van and drive off. when ever they hit us the van stops and a 5 man team armed to the teeth step out and take em out, leaving one so that one can spill the beans on all at the airport that are helping with this set up. one time is all it would take and it would be over.
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golric
3/22/2017 14:48 EST
Well another shoot out this time was a Brit. Two persons in motorcycle shooting his car in Punta Pacifica.
The police said the Brit was laundering money and he is wanted in Spain. Well....we don't care about Spain, what will happen if you are a passerby or live in that area? The Brit is was injured but alive. This was in the news last night when they were talking about the electricity problem and no lights in several places in the city.
YES I was watching the TV.
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golric
3/22/2017 16:26 EST
@ Ricobreeze Mark
I was under the impression that you could only bring up to $10,00o in cash. I guess I am wrong....
Also, I was told that the scanners can see you are carrying big money even if you do not declare it in the form.
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golric
3/22/2017 17:45 EST
@ Panama 2017.
You are correct. Thank you.
I assume they declared it as the newspaper mentioned the amount of $$. How sad it has to be for the family of the taxi driver just doing his job to bring money to his family.
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