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Costa Rican Police Arrest 10 in Sagrada Familia Raids

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The Battle for Drug Routes in Costa Rica: Sinaloa, Jalisco and Colombian Traffickers Compete

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Police in Costa Rica protest over fewer days off for anti-crime operation

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7 People in Costa Rica Found Dead with Shots to the Head

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7 people were found dead Wednesday with gunshots to the head in Limon, Costa Rica's Caribbean province, authorities said, in an apparent dispute between...

Knife Assaults account for 15 percent of homicides in Costa Rica

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Unfortunately, crime is increasing in Costa Rica and tourists are frequent victims. While petty theft is the main problem, armed robberies have been known...

English authorities seize 1.2 tons of Cocaine from Costa Rica

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Over 70 officers in England were involved in an operation allegedly using a shipment of bananas from Costa Rica to disguise a significant quantity...

Six found dead in Buenos Aires, Puntarenas: OIJ

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Six people were killed Sunday on a farm in Llano Bonito de Buenos Aires, Puntarenas, according to the Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ). The victims...

U.S. Embassy donates $1 million in cars to Costa Rica’s Justice Ministry

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Sixteen new vehicles were donated to the Ministry of Justice by the United States Embassy.

China donates motorcycles, security equipment to Costa Rica

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The Chinese government on Monday donated motorcycles and other security equipment to Costa Rica during a ceremony with local leaders.

U.S. Coast Guard to fight illegal fishing in Central America

Alejandro Zúñiga -

The U.S. Coast Guard will increase efforts to fight illegal fishing in Central and South America, the State Department announced.

U.S. donates new Coast Guard boats, finances new facilities

Alejandro Zúñiga -

The Public Security Ministry (MSP) on Thursday commemorated the delivery of two new boats that were donated to the Coast Guard by the United States.c

Costa Rica honors U.S. Ambassador as term ends

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The Foreign Ministry of Costa Rica this week awarded United States Ambassador Sharon Day at the conclusion of her diplomatic mission.

With U.S. support, Costa Rica adds new plane to police fleet

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The Air Surveillance Service (SVA) of Costa Rica's Public Security Ministry on Monday unveiled a new airplane meant to assist in anti-drug operations.