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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...

Two police officers detained, suspected of robbing foreigners

The incident occurred in Garabito, a canton within Puntarenas province best known for housing the beach city of Jacó. 

Police arrest US man allegedly carrying pot brownies through Juan Santamaría Int’l Airport

A K-9 unit dog detected the special brownies inside a backpack belonging to the 58-year-old man. Dogs found the drugs while performing routine luggage inspections on two local flights arriving from the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas.

UPDATE: Costa Rica cop accidentally shoots other cop. Several police officers try to cover it up, get fired.

Public security minister admits story about a drive-by shooting was bogus.
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Costa Rica Warns Environmental Crimes Are Linked to Organized Networks

Costa Rican prosecutors are warning that environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking, illegal mining, illegal logging and the unlawful trade in natural resources are...

Costa Rica Adoption Review Deepens After Norway Final Report

Norway’s final report on international adoptions has turned Costa Rica’s recent file review into a sharper official finding: Norwegian authorities did not do enough...

João Fonseca Shoulder Scare Raises Wimbledon Questions

João Fonseca’s Wimbledon buildup took an unexpected turn Tuesday after the Brazilian withdrew from the Lexus Eastbourne Open because of discomfort in his right...

Costa Rica Begins License Checks for Bicimoto Drivers

Costa Rica’s Traffic Police have begun enforcing license and registration rules for “bicimotos,” the small motorized two-wheel vehicles that have become common on city...