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.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This operation underscores the persistent issue of drug trafficking in Costa Rica, reflecting larger trends of violence and criminality linked to machismo culture. The impact of such criminal organizations affects community safety and public health across the nation.