After Seizure in Prison, More than 20 Cell Phones Linked to Extortions Are Seized

A search carried out by the National Civil Police (PNC) for men in area 1 of Quetzaltenango located several illegal objects allegedly used to commit crimes from inside the prison. During the investigation, 21 cell phones, 21 chargers, 18 micro SD memories and a number of headphones were seized, which were hidden in different cots inside the detention centre. According to the authorities, the devices were used to extort and coordinate other crimi…