Gringos are not the only victims - Says Rizik

I have been involved in the recent robberies that have taken place in our beach community.  Some of the victims have been my close friends.  As a matter of fact, I went to Ranchos Del Toro yesterday morning.  Detectives from Panama City were on the scene.  I have met with several people and fielded phone calls reference this incident.  I am setting up a community meeting this week and i am inviting several VIP's to discuss the progress on the investigations, procedures we need to follow when we are a victim and safety issues.  Date, time and location to follow.
 
Rest assured, it looks as though, gringos have not been the only victims of these suspects.  There were three robberies over Carnaval that matched the MO and were Panamanian victims.  I have experienced quick and efficient arrests in the are of Gorgona when our community was hit last year.  Yes, I have experienced first responders coming to the scene and acting like they do not care, talking on the cell phone and texting.  But I also have experienced this in the USA too many times.  We all need to understand that the police cannot be there 24 hours a day.  Everyone moved to this country knowing that this country, as any country, has a different way of doing things.  AND, we know how difficult it is to make government change in your own country, but in another country...........
 
As far as self defense goes, i am all for that.  Whether it is a gun, taser or pepper spray.  I will look into bringing someone in to talk about self defense.   I encourage anyone to give me their input.