31 Jul 2022 | 08:34 AM UTC
Guatemala: Police operation near Volcan Zunil, July 31
Police operation near Volcan Zunil, Guatemala, July 31, after an alleged crime incident impacting a large group of tourists.
Event
Police launched an operation to locate dozens of missing Guatemalan and Salvadoran tourists near Volcan Zunil, located southeast of Quetzaltenango, July 31. The cause of the group's dispersal is unclear; however, the authorities and local media have indicated that a criminal grouping may have accosted the group. Several group members were reportedly held captive by the group before being released.
Heightened security is likely on roads in the area through July 31. Additional patrols and checkpoints are likely.
Advice
Exercise caution in the impacted location. Heed the instructions of local officials.
