El Salvador’s National Civil Police (PNC) has reported an ongoing security deployment in coffee-producing areas, particularly in the western department of Ahuachapán, as part of efforts to guarantee safe conditions during the coffee harvest season. The operation is carried out by the Rural Police, who remain present in and around coffee farms while agricultural activities take place.
According to the PNC, the objective is to accompany coffee harvest workers throughout their daily tasks and to provide preventive security during this key stage of agricultural production. Police units monitor the surrounding areas of the farms to deter crime and maintain a secure environment for workers involved in harvesting what is known locally as the “golden grain.”
The institution explained that these deployments are part of broader, planned actions in rural zones aimed at strengthening state presence in areas dedicated to agriculture, aligning with national security policies. The strategy is framed within El Salvador’s Territorial Control Plan, which continues to be implemented across the country.
In social media posts, the PNC highlighted its role in protecting productive sectors, stating, “Production, economy, and security. This is Finca San Carlos, where the Rural Police accompany coffee harvest workers and guarantee peace of mind for their labor,” and adding that officers are providing security in coffee farms across Ahuachapán, San Miguel, La Libertad, and Santa Ana to “prevent any attempt at criminal activity.”