Tag: war on drugs
Costa Rica has Seized 44 Tons of Cocaine Since 2010
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rican authorities have seized a total of 44 tons of cocaine since May 2010, which reflects a...
Large International Drug Ring Shut Down by Costa Rican Police
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The authorities in Costa Rica have announced the dismantling of the most important local drug gang in its...
Costa Rica Confiscates 14.9 Tons of Cocaine in 2013
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Costa Rican police have seized a total of 14.9 tons of cocaine so far for 2013, nearly...
Costa Rica Police Destroy 73,000 Marijuana Plants
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - The Drug Control Police of Costa Rica (PCD) destroyed 73,259 marijuana plants found in an area of 7,174...
Latin American Drug Traffickers Continue adopting new Strategies
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Drug trafficking is an increasingly fragmented business, constantly adapting and expanding. That is perhaps the main conclusion of...
Colombian Minister Pinzón will Meet with Chinchilla
The defense minister of Colombia, Juan Carlos Pinzon, will travel to Costa Rica on Monday to meet with the president Laura Chinchilla, and members...
Costa Rica: Authorities Seize 2 Tons of Cocaine on Caribbean Coast
A boat was detained that were transporting two tons of cocaine, was officials reported Tuesday.
The seizure took place in Manzanillo, a town located in...
Costa Rica and USA Continue to Ramp up Efforts on the War on Drugs
Costa Rica News - Costa Rica is aggressively working to keep its reputation insulated from surrounding Central American countries embroiled in the “war on...
Drug trafficking in Costa Rica – what is the status quo?
As Central American countries now find themselves thrust into the front line of the drug trade and prey to organized crime, it has become a big priority for the Obama administration to help those countries taking on the drug cartels. But what exactly is the current situation in Costa Rica?As Central American countries now find themselves thrust into the front line of the drug trade and prey to organized crime, it has become a big priority for the Obama administration to help those countries taking on the drug cartels. But what exactly is the current situation in Costa Rica?
Legalization of marijuana in Costa Rica
A new movement wants to make the use of marijuana legal in Costa Rica. They are hoping a big protest on April 20 will get the government to change the law.
