Six days into the raucous Palmares civic festival, in the northwestern Central Valley, police already have arrested 198 people, according to a press release from the Public Security Ministry. Known by some as one of the country’s rowdiest parties, arrests and injuries are common at Palmares. Earlier this week we reported that 23 people were injured in the first day of the festival’s bullfights. Here is a breakdown of the arrests:

173

Arrested for violating Costa Rica’s Psychotropics Law (really just a fancy way of saying illicit drugs)

3

arrested for vandalism

21

arrested for “other crimes” including theft and battery

Police also seized:

183

doses of marijuana

31

partially smoked joints

3

bundles of crack rocks

83

doses of cocaine

The Palmares Festival will continue through Sunday, ending with a free concert featuring reggae artist Sean Paul. For tips on how to enjoy the festival, check out our guide.