PNC: Says its teams keep a presence on roads and in public spaces across the country
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Los equipos policiales mantienen presencia en carreteras y espacios públicos para garantizar la seguridad a nivel nacional. #PlanControlTerritorial— Policía Nacional Civil (@PNCSV) · Oct 26, 2026 · 19:58 (El Salvador time)
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The PNC says its teams keep a presence on roads and in public spaces across the country.
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