The mayor of the Maracaibo municipality, Gian Carlo Di Martinohe remembered that he is The review or inspection of cell phones is prohibited at checkpoints or police operations.. He stressed that these actions could constitute a violation of privacy and an excess of police functions.
During an interview with journalist Rafael Galicia, Di Martino spoke about the actions of the security forces in the city’s checkpoints. He stated that No police officer has the legal authority to check citizens’ cell phones.s during inspections at checkpoints.
Searching cell phones without a court order is a violation of privacy
He stressed that access to the private content of a cell phone without a court order represents a violation of privacy and an excess of police functions. “It is totally prohibited for a police officer to check a phone at a mobile checkpoint. Any official who abuses his authority must report it,” he stated.
Likewise, he pointed out that citizens can make appropriate complaints through any of their communication channels, including social networks. “Every time we receive information about abuse of authority by officials of any security agency, we act.“he indicated.
