Some 10 people, among them, urban music singer Apache Ness and a pastor, have been apprehended during Operation "Babylon" by the National Police, in conjunction with the Public Ministry, in the provinces of Panama and West Panama.

Two of those arrested are allegedly linked to the crimes of embezzlement, and falsification of documents in general, and eight for gang membership and theft, according to the authorities.

The operation was carried out with the objective of dismantling criminal groups dedicated to the illegal sale of vehicles, a crime against economic heritage.

These criminal groups illegally sold complete vehicles and others by piece.

The proceedings continue and so far at least four workshops and a foundation have been raided.