A operational preventive carried out by the National Police in different sectors of The Roman culminated with the detention of nine young people who were caught causing disorder on public roads, using motorcycles and toy guns that shoot hydrogel balls, actions that generated alarm among residents.
During the intervention, the authorities seized more than 23 plastic guns of this type and They seized five motorcycles that were used to carry out actions that disturbed public order and generated concern among residents.
The National Police reported that this type of practices represent a risksince they can cause social alarm and be confused with real dangerous situations, provoking reactions that put people in danger. risk the integrity of the citizens and those involved.
Intervention in various sectors of The Roman
He operational was deployed in several neighborhoods and sectors of The Romanincluding the Bermudez Streetin the sector Green Villaas well as Saint Charles, Princess Villa, Villa Pereyra and Salt Riveramong other points in the city.
The use of these toy guns has also raised concern in Saint Dominic. Residents of the sector Cancino Inside denounced a growing practice among minors and young adults who, hooded and carrying these guns, walk through the streets of the place to confront each other as part of what they describe as a “new entertainment“.
Concern in the community
According to the community members, the participants travel to high speed on board motorcycles and vehicles, covered with hoods and simulating operations or chases, which keeps anxiety to families in the sector, especially during the afternoons and evenings when confrontations are more frequent.
