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Nuestros policías patrullan todo el país como parte de las acciones del #PlanControlTerritorial 📍San Salvador Centro 📍Chalatenango Centro 📍Cuscatlán Norte 📍Usulután Este Durante los despliegues verificamos la documentación de personas y vehículos a través del sistema ONI, para prevenir delitos, identificar a personas que tienen cuentas pendientes con la justicia y garantizar la seguridad.— PNC El Salvador (@PNCSV) · Oct 19, 2026 · 15:47 (El Salvador time)
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Patrols in four districts, checking people's and vehicles' documents in the ONI system.
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