Panama: Ban on Arms Imports Maintained

The government has announced that the ban on importing firearms will stay in place until August 6, 2015.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

From a resolution of the Ministry of Public Security:

It is resolved:

To extend the suspension of the import of weapons allowed in the country by companies duly authorized to apply for licenses from the Ministry for importing such goods. State Security and the security services of state institutions are excepted.

This Resolution is legally binding for a period of one (1) calendar month.

IT IS ADVISED that appeals in opposition to this resolution Resolved may appeal be considered up to five (5) working days from notification.

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