Saturday, January 06, 2007

Bilateral Relations: Taiwan donates 40 specially equipped vehicles to increase security in Panama

The Taiwan Central News Agency reports that Panama's National Police, have taken delivery of 40 specially equipped vehicles from Taiwan intended to target increasing crime and security problems on the country's borders and within the country.

Rolando Mirones, director of the uniformed police, confirmed the gift at a ceremony with Taiwanese officials. The vehicles have special lights to increase the impact of patrols.

Olga Golcher, minister of government and justice, and Ubaldino Real, minister of the presidency, acknowledged the invaluable aid given by the Taiwanese government to help fight organized crime.

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