Allegedly Drunk Costa Rica Police Officers Investigated
Half dressed Costa Rica police officers are being investigated for drunk driving accidents that occured in their patrol car.
Authorities have announced they are opening...
‘Megaoperativo’ catches duo who robbed tourists at Playa Hermosa
President Carlos Alvarado praised the successful "megaoperativo," saying "intense work has generated positive results as we work toward a safer Costa Rica."
Foreigner caught stealing hours after being detained for threatening neighbors with machete
Police said Andersson was caught in the act of stealing items from a grocery just hours after threatening neighbors with a machete.
Salvadoran man deported from United States suspected in murder at San José hotel
The Salvadoran man was deported from Los Angeles, California in September of 2016, and entered Costa Rica a few days later.
Locals in Manuel Antonio prevent robbery of U.S. tourist with citizen’s arrest
An attempted robbery on a U.S. tourist ended with townspeople of Manuel Antonio, Quepos surrounding the would-be thieves in a citizen's arrest.
Notorious crime family members indicted; alleged ties to Costa Rican sportsbook
Members from the famed Genovese crime family were arrested Thursday after being linked to a Costa Rican-based bookmaking operation.
Park rangers arrested in drug bust
Two park rangers were among those arrested Monday in a raid on a drug organization that officials say grew and shipped marijuana from southern Costa Rica.
Judge orders closure of overcrowded San Sebastián prison
Costa Rica's notorious San Sebastián prison must be closed within 18 months, according to a judge's ruling that cited rampant overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the prison.
Cuba Dave set to finish year in preventive prison on allegations of promoting sex tourism
David "Cuba Dave" Strecker is set to finish out a full year in preventive prison for allegations of promoting sex tourism in Costa Rica. He says he was officially charged Thursday for the first time.
Four U.S. men charged in connection with billion-dollar Costa Rica sportsbook operation
Four U.S. men allegedly running The WagerSpot and Hustler247 sportsbooks were charged recently in the U.S. in connection with an illegal sports betting ring headquartered in San José, Costa Rica.
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