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

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

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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
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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.
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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. 
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Three Colombians detained in Costa Rica with 1.4 metric tons of cocaine

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The intercepted ship was taken to the port of Quepos, in the South Pacific, where the ship was subjected to an inspection.
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Spain’s police seize massive cocaine haul in banana cargo

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Police said the gang used a company that imported fruit from Costa Rica as a cover for its operations.
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Costa Rica detains three Colombians and one Ecuadorian in boat with 690 kilos of cocaine

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Costa Rican police detained a boat crewed by three Colombians and one Ecuadorian with a cargo of 690 kilos of cocaine, authorities said Tuesday.
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