The Police in Panama are a proud crew. They come in different forms – on bike, motorcycle, car, or the walking tourist police that can be found throughout Casco Viejo and choice areas of the city. The motorcycle cops ride in pairs, with the man in back dangerously wielding a machine gun on his shoulder, with full army fatigues and a little side beret.
So far I have only had two run-ins with the cops here. But my blond-haired gringa friends have a couple more stories that I will share with you. It seems that after being here for a while, when you see a cop, rather than fearing legal problems, you reach for your wallet. Traffic problems or failure to produce a passport can all be amended with a magical waive of $10. This may sound corrupt to you, but if you View the rest of this article
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