This ruling, announced by the Costa Rican Presidential Office, marks the culmination of a protracted legal battle dating back to 2010.
It all kicked off when eagle-eyed officers from Sixaola spotted three vehicles that screamed “suspicious” louder than a tipsy uncle at a family reunion.
Moin, Costa Rica, turned into a crime scene as authorities discovered a whopping 200kg of cocaine cunningly stashed in the engine room of a vessel
Costa Rica has apprehended a man from Hong Kong, wanted by Interpol for arms and explosives trafficking in Panama
In a recent disquieting episode along Costa Rica’s southern coast, the sanctity of sea turtle nesting grounds came under threat from poachers.
The operation, executed with a combination of sharp observation and coordinated effort, saw the involvement of various branches of law enforcement.
The U.S. Embassy donated three specialized mobile breastfeeding rooms to Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Security.
The United States has earmarked funds to fortify Costa Rica’s maritime defense.