The United States Embassy delivered to the National Government a coastal surveillance vessel with a value of $ 5 million.
The head of the mission of said embassy, Stewart Tuttle said that this ship will help the country to combat the criminal activity in the coasts. “The equipment that we deliver today will allow the National Aeronaval Service (Senan) to strengthen its search and rescue capacity, and to fight against drug trafficking and illegal fishing,” he said.
He added that the donation will have a positive impact on the lives of Panamanians, as it will strengthen the Senan in its mission to defend democracy and keep the population safe.
“The United States will continue to support Panamanian institutions, whether with equipment, training or infrastructure, to maintain a prosperous and lasting democracy,” he stressed.
The donation also included spare parts for the maintenance of the fleet of interceptor boats of the National Aeronaval Service and the Joint Maritime Force of Panama, which have a value of $ 533,645. In addition, a maintenance kit valued at $ 95,000 was delivered.
This delivery was coordinated through the Defense Cooperation Office of the United States Embassy in Panama.
