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Costa Rica authorities seize cocaine and detain Sinaloa Cartel suspects
Costa Rican authorities, supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have conducted major operations targeting international drug trafficking networks. In one operation, police detained five individuals—comprising three Costa Ricans, one Mexican, and one Peruvian—allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. During these raids in locations including Sabana Sur, Alajuela, and Esparza, officials seized three kilograms of cocaine, firearms, cash, and high-value jewelry.
A separate operation in the Mariposa community of the Canoas district, near the Panamanian border, resulted in the seizure of 312 kilograms of cocaine. This specific seizure was facilitated by confidential information regarding a suspicious vehicle.
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Azuay Anti-Drug Investigation Headquarters · Caleb Eugene B. · Clan del Golfo · Costa Rica · Cártel de Sinaloa · DEA · Drug Control Police · Drug Enforcement Administration · Fiscalía General de la Nación · Panama · Policía Nacional de Colombia · Policía de Control de Drogas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A separate operation in Costa Rica resulted in the seizure of 312 kilograms of cocaine near the Panamanian border. observador.cr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities in Costa Rica also detained a Panamanian national suspected of links to the Tren de Aragua criminal group.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Panamanian national sought for six years was handed over to authorities in his home country.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Costa Rican authorities, with DEA support, detained five suspects allegedly linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. www.alonoticias.com · observador.cr · www.lateja.cr · crprensa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The five detainees include three Costa Ricans, one Mexican, and one Peruvian. www.alonoticias.com · observador.cr · www.lateja.cr · crprensa.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Police in Costa Rica seized 3 kilograms of cocaine and weapons during the Sinaloa Cartel-related operations. observador.cr · www.alonoticias.com · www.lateja.cr · crprensa.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 312-kilogram cocaine seizure in Mariposa was triggered by confidential information regarding a suspicious vehicle. observador.cr