Guatemalan National Civil Police (PNC) increased security operations over the extended weekend, coinciding with both a long weekend and end-of-month paydays. The heightened measures aimed to maintain public order and prevent crime during a period often associated with increased activity. Authorities reported making arrests and confiscating firearms as part of these operations. Specific details regarding the number of arrests and types of weapons seized were not immediately available. The PNC stated the increased presence was a preventative measure to ensure citizen safety. These operations are a routine response to periods of increased public movement and potential criminal activity. The PNC continues to monitor the situation throughout the weekend.