   As part of the guideline review, a special K-9 drug detection agent was used for the inspection of the lower part of the vehicles. - Ministry of Security photo - |
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 Published Friday, October 30, 2020 Six
suspects jailed for trafficking
cocaine and money laundering in Jaco Beach By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Agents from the Judicial Investigation Agency of the Jaco Beach delegation, together with police officials of the Municipality of Garabito, arrested six men on suspicion of transporting 1,200 kilos of cocaine, money laundering, among other crimes. According to the police report, the case started when the officers were carrying out a road control operation near the tourist sector known as Los Miradores. Officers asked the drivers of two vehicles and one truck to park for a routine check. As part of the guideline review, a special K-9 drug detection agent was used for the inspection of the lower part of the vehicles. The canine agent reacted over the drug that was hidden in the truck. According to the police report, the officers suspected that the people who were traveling in the other two vehicles were guarding the truck that was laden with drugs. Therefore, the three drivers and their companions were detained by the police. In total, six suspects were arrested. Following the guidelines for suspects of drug transport, the police officers requested the reinforcements of agents from the Judicial Investigation Organization. After a more detailed inspection of the truck, the judicial agents discovered a double chamber hiding one thousand packages of cocaine, which weighed a total of 1,200 kilos, the police said. In addition, police found $18,000 in cash plus the equivalent of $5,700 colones, two firearms (a 9-millimeter caliber and another .45 caliber), and 16 cell phones in the other two vehicles. Everything was seized as part of the evidence in the case against the suspects. The six suspects were taken to the cells of the Public Ministry where they were interrogated by the judicial agents and after that, must now wait until a judge orders the pre-trial measures against them for allegedly transporting drugs, carrying unregistered weapons and money laundering. The judicial agents call on the population to report any suspicion of drug sales, transportation or money laundering, to the confidential line 800-8000-645, where there are bilingual agents who can answer calls in English or Spanish. ----------------------------- What have you heard of people detained for alleged drug trafficking or money laundering in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com  |
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