# Cartago most-wanted criminal arrests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cartago-most-wanted-criminal-arrests
> Updated: 2026-08-30T16:44:38.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Cartago, Costa Rica, have arrested Deylan Monestel Bonilla as part of ‘Operación Cacería’, a targeted effort to capture 14 of the province’s most-wanted criminals. Monestel Bonilla, who was apprehended after a pursuit following an attempted escape, is allegedly linked to the ‘Los Maruja’ criminal organization.

During the arrest, police seized a firearm modified for automatic fire and an extended 30-round magazine. Authorities indicate that Monestel Bonilla is associated with ‘Los Maruja’, a group involved in drug trafficking disputes within the province.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Cartago authorities arrest fifth of 14 most-wanted criminals

Costa Rican authorities arrested Deylan Monestel Bonilla, the fifth of 14 most-wanted criminals in Cartago, following a rooftop pursuit. He is linked to the violent ‘Los Maruja’ criminal group.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-guard-dies-after-being-trapped-in-crdoba-elevator

### 2026-08-24: Security guard dies after falling from Cementerio del Este wall

A 64-year-old security guard died in Asunción, Paraguay, after falling from a wall at the Cementerio del Este while attempting to enter the premises after forgetting his keys.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/security-guard-dies-after-falling-from-cementerio-del-este-wall

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