Police Launch New Anti-Extortion Unit to Replace Disbanded Division

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 2, 2026 · Originally reported June 1, 2026 by La Prensa

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.

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