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Costa Rica to focus on against small-scale drug dealing

Ileana Fernandez -
The new Minister of Public Security, Jorge Torres Carrillo, stated that in the next four years, the Government will focus on the fight against...
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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...
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Airline crew robbed en route to Costa Rica airport, report says

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American Airlines has eliminated change fees for most international tickets, the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier announced Friday via a press release.
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Tamarindo inaugurates new Tourist Police station

The Tico Times -
Tamarindo is one of the Guanacaste towns with the highest incidences of reported crime.
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Costa Rica registered slight increase in homicides during 2020

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica registered 569 homicides in 2020, representing a slight increase over the previous year, according to preliminary data provided by Judicial Investigation Police (OIJ). 
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Costa Rica dismantles human trafficking network

The Tico Times -
Costa Rica on Thursday dismantled a human trafficking network that operated for the purpose of sexual exploitation, and authorities detained 10 people who led the operation, the Migration Directorate reported.
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Security guard receives 16 years in prison for murder of Carla Stefaniak

Alejandro Zúñiga -
Espinoza Martinez received 16 years in prison.
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United States donates armored vehicles, helps expand crime investigation lab in Costa Rica

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The U.S. Embassy also provided OIJ and the Public Security Ministry (MSP) with a total of four armored vehicles, valued at $250,000 each. 
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Three North Americans receive jail time for Costa Rica-based telemarketing scam

Alejandro Zúñiga -
The scheme, operated from a Costa Rica call center, defrauded primarily elderly U.S. citizens of approximately $11 million.
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French chef stabbed to death on Costa Rican beach

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A French chef who was vacationing on a beach in northwestern Costa Rica was stabbed to death in an apparent fight over a cell phone, judicial police said Thursday.
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