A NATIONAL Police officer who forgot the motto “protect and serve” stood by while a tourist was attacked and robbed in Panama.

He is facing disciplinary action and will be sanctioned after a video of the incident appeared on social networks.

The tourist who was walking with his backpack in Santa Ana in broad daylight, when he was attacked. The police officer spoke to him only  after the incident

The police in   a brief statement reported that an investigation was ordered by the Directorate of Profesional Responsibility (DRP).

The institution regretted what happened with the tourist and said that they will take disciplinary measures.

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