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 The anti-drug operation began on Monday when U.S. officials were leading a surveillance flight over the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, where they managed to detect a boat with no flag to the plate of the country of origin. - U.S. Coast Guard photo - U.S. Coast Guard aids in detaining foreigners and drug cargo |
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Thursday, April 15, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The United States Coast Guard cooperated in the arrest of four Nicaraguan men as suspects of traveling in Costa Rican waters with drug cargo. The anti-drug operation began on Monday when U.S. officials were leading a surveillance flight over the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, where they managed to detect a boat with no flag to the plate of the country of origin. The U.S. officers reported the suspicious boat to the National Coast Guard, who, following the coordinates provided by U.S. guards, managed to intercept the targeted boat. According to the Ministry of Security, Costa Rican officers detected the suspects sailing 63 nautical miles off the coast of Quepos Canton in Puntarenas Province. "The suspects, upon becoming aware of the police presence, threw a package into the sea and tried to flee," the ministry said in its statement. "However, they were unable to make their escape as they were immediately detained by the coast guard."  The officers managed to intercept a two-200-HP engines boat, which did not have any identification such as name license plate, or the flag of the country of origin, as was reported by the US Coast Guard in their alert. The police were also able to recover the package that was thrown into the sea by the suspects, the ministry said. According to the ministry, the suspects, four Nicaraguan men, were identified with the surnames: Castillo -BenjamÃn, 38, who is also the captain of the boat, Clear-Waters, 36, Ortiz, 32, and Hogdson. The boat, the drug and the suspects were taken to the Coast Guard Station in Quepos, where officers from the Drug Control Police made a more detailed inspection of the cargo.  Police discovered 1,336 units of marijuana plus five of cocaine. All packages weighing approximately one kilogram each. In addition to the drugs, the police seized the boat, a firearm and 22 ammunition as part of the evidence in the case. The suspects were jailed at the Public Ministry cells, where they were interrogated by the agents of the Judicial Investigation Organization. And must wait to face a judge who will consider pre-trial measures against them for the accusation of international drug trafficking. Agents call on the population to report any suspicion of drug trafficking by dialing 800-8000-645. Bilingual agents can answer calls in English or Spanish. ------------------- What else should authorities do in the fight against drug trafficking? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com Professional's
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