The National Civil Police (PNC) reported this July 26 on the strengthening of its actions, derived from the recent criminal and violent events that have occurred in Guatemala in recent days.
For example, Municipal Firefighters reported several armed attacks that left approximately seven people dead and four injured.
One of these events was a shooting in zone 2 of Boca del Monte, where seven people They died and one was injured.
The PNC, through a statement published on social networks, reported that the recent criminal acts come from “criminal structures and organized crime groups.”
Given this situation, the authorities They listed a series of actions to strengthen security:
Operational deployment
In its statement, the Police announced the deployment of the so-called Special Police Forces Division, in addition to specialized units.
The PNC will also increase tactical raids and high-intensity patrols in the municipalities that, according to the institution, were identified as areas with the highest vulnerability index.
Code red
The Police will also activate the red code using the emergency number 110. The PNC detailed that it will prioritize the response in minutes to alerts that include cries for help, acts of violence inside buildings or the presence of armed people.
Checkpoints
The PNC will increase mobile checkpoints and blockades, with the aim of intensively verifying people and vehicles that enter the municipalities at night.
Coordination with mayors
Through the video surveillance network, the PNC will also coordinate with the mayors’ offices to monitor people suspected of committing criminal activities.
MP and O.J.
The PNC called on the Public Ministry and the Judicial Branch to jointly support these security actions, mainly when the detainees arrive at court.
Finally, the Police called on the population to report and report violent events.
“The PNC reiterates that citizen information is the most powerful input to dismantle criminal groups before they carry out violent acts,” the authorities said.