Lawmaker’s sister arrested for alleged links to drug cartel

Teresina Lineth Vigil Pérez, allegedly linked to the Humildad y Purza (HP) gang, dedicated to drug trafficking and money laundering which collaborated with the Clan del Golfo, from Colombia, was arrested at Tocumen International Airport, by the National Police on Monday, December 20.

Vigil Pérez, is the sister of Elías Vigil, deputy of the 8-10 circuit, for the opposition Panameñista Party

Teresina Vigil was required by the authorities since the beginning of  December and was on HP’s 15 most wanted list. Franklin Ariel Acevedo Zúñiga, alias Franklito, head of the HP gang, heads the list, as does Carlos Roberto Aguilar Becerra, alias Rober, who according to the authorities is in charge of financial operations.

The Office of the Prosecutor against Organized Crime announced  Tuesday, that she will be taken to a hearing before a judge of guarantees.

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