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Clear filtersCourt Orders 81 Vehicles Returned to Former Police Official
A judge has ordered the return of 81 vehicles and four properties to former Police Subcommissioner Jorge Barralaga, who was acquitted of money-laundering charges after spending five and a half years in custody; his defense contests the sale of 23 seized vehicles at below-market prices.
El Heraldo· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 7, 2026#lavado-de-activos#privacion-de-dominio#policia-nacionalPolice Officers Who Fail Vetting Tests Will Be Dismissed
Security Minister Gerzon Velásquez said officers of the National Police who fail mandatory vetting examinations—including polygraph and drug tests—will be removed from the force, while those passing but lacking investigative skills will be reassigned.
HCH· in SpanishPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 2, 2026#policia-nacional#control-de-confianza#depuracion-policialPolice Launch New Anti-Extortion Unit to Replace Disbanded Division
The National Police began vetting 780 officers for the new Anti-Extortion and Terrorist Associations Division (Daet), which replaces the disbanded Dipampco unit and will focus on extortion, criminal networks, and organized-crime operations.
Police Reorganization: 90% of Dipampco Agents Won't Join New DAET Unit
The National Police announced that approximately 90% of officers from the disbanded anti-gang unit Dipampco will not transfer to the new Anti-Extortion and Terrorist Associations Division (DAET), which requires specialized training and certified personnel, with the remainder potentially reassigned elsewhere.