Authorities Smash Criminal Drug Ring in Cartago, Seize Cocaine and Marijuana

Authorities in Cartago dismantled a major drug ring, arresting 17 individuals and seizing significant quantities of cocaine and cannabis, highlighting ongoing drug-related challenges in Costa Rica.

• The Judicial Investigation Department executed 13 raids across the country at 4:00 a.m., targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking in Cartago.
• Seventeen suspects were arrested during the operation, which revealed a network distributing cocaine and cannabis (drug) throughout Limón Province and beyond.
• The arrests are part of a broader effort to combat drug-related violence and machismo culture, which has been increasingly associated with organized crime in Costa Rica.