In the presence of dozens of police officers Monday, the Ministry of Public Security presented 50 vehicles and 102 motorcycles to officers in order to reinforce the work carried out by the police. The presentation was made at the entry of the Children's Museum.



Present were President Carlos Alvarado, the Minister of Public Security, Michael Soto, and other representatives of the Ministry.



The 50 patrol vehicles are 4x4 pick-ups, at a cost of ₡828,712,500 colones ($1,374,709) and 102 motorcycles at a cost of ₡617,927,400 colones ($1,025,048). The total investment amount was ₡1,446,639,900 ($2,399,758).



President Carlos Alvarado said that the new vehicles are part of his government’s response to make population feels safe. He added, "This important investment responds to our commitment to protect the people."



The vehicles were purchased with the ministry’s own funds and are aimed at strengthening the Operational Support Groups (GAO). They will be distributed throughout the country with an emphasis on areas with a higher crime level.