Senafront Officer Wounded in an Operation Against Illegal Liquor In a Knife Fight!
The officer received seven stitches after being attacked during an operation against the illegal sale of liquor. Five adults were arrested and a minor was taken into custody.
An operation against the clandestine sale of alcoholic beverages ended with an agent of the National Border Service (Senafront) injured with a knife, five adults apprehended and a minor detained. The incident occurred during a coordinated action between units of Senafront and the Municipal Treasury of Chepo, aimed at combating the illegal sale of liquor. According to an official statement from Senafront, one of the uniformed officers received a knife wound to one of his hands, so he had to be transferred to a medical center, where he received seven stitches.
The alleged aggressor was placed under the orders of the corresponding Prosecutor’s Office for the alleged crime of assaulting a public servant in the performance of his duties. But the case didn’t end there. During the incident, five adults were also arrested and placed at the disposal of the Justice of the Peace for disturbing the peace. In addition, a minor was detained and turned over to the appropriate authorities.
REPEAT OFFENSE IN LIQUOR SALES.
Senafront also reported that the establishment where the liquor was being sold fraudulently belongs to an owner who has a history of repeat offenses in this type of illicit activity. For this reason, the case will be handled by the Municipal Treasury of Chepo, in accordance with its powers. The border institution reiterated that it will continue working in coordination with the authorities to enforce the rules, preserve peaceful coexistence and maintain public order in the communities.
