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Police Probe Nighttime Explosion at Ancón Store

Investigators are reviewing security video to assess a possible extortion motive.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred Tuesday night, December 30, at the intersection of José Paredes Roncal and Florida in Ancón.
  • Security cameras captured two individuals arriving on a motorcycle, one lighting and throwing the device at the storefront before both fled.
  • The blast caused property damage and triggered panic among passengers in a nearby minibus.
  • Police cordoned off the area and said the cause remains under investigation.
  • A possible extortion scheme targeting the business is a preliminary line of inquiry, as residents demand stronger patrols under the ongoing state of emergency.