Ban on gun imports extended

THE BAN on the import of guns into Panama has been extended by six months, from October 31 by order of the Ministry of Security.

 The decision was published on Tuesday, November 11 in the Government Gazette.
The measure applies to all guns except those for state security agencies.
Figures from the Ministry reveal that, this year, 60 percent of the weapons used in crimes had been registered legally reports La Prensa
The decree bears the signature of Minister of Security Rodolfo Aguilera.