Costa Rica Seizes 4.78 Tons of Cocaine and Marijuana, a Nicaraguan Among Those Detained
Costa Rican authorities seized nearly five tons of cocaine and marijuana in two operations in the Pacific, where nine people were also arrested, including a Nicaraguan citizen linked to drug trafficking.
TL;DR
- Costa Rican authorities seized 4.78 tons of cocaine and marijuana in two operations on the Pacific coast.
- Nine people were arrested, including one Nicaraguan citizen.
- One operation intercepted a vessel with 2,520 kilos of marijuana and 10 kilos of cocaine, arresting seven individuals.
- Another operation in Bahía Ballena de Osa resulted in the seizure of 2,254 kilos of cocaine and the arrest of two Colombians.
- Costa Rica is reportedly used as a logistical center for drug trafficking to the US and Europe.
- The country has increased security cooperation with the US to fight drug cartels.