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Published on
Wednesday, November 18, 2025.
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
Costa
Rican authorities have deported a U.S.
citizen identified by the last name Duran,
who was the subject of a Red Notice for
his arrest and extradition.
The
Red Notice was issued by the U.S.
Department of Justice of the State of
Pennsylvania, U.S.. Duran faces charges
including cocaine and fentanyl
trafficking, as well as criminal
association.
The
53-year-old was turned over to U.S. agents
on Wednesday at Juan Santamaría
International Airport in Alajuela. The
transfer was coordinated by Interpol and
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation
Organization (OIJ).
According
to OIJ, Interpol agents acted on
intelligence provided by the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration. They arrested Duran
in May after locating him in a public
area in San José.
Following standard security procedures, he was taken into custody and transferred to the Migration Apprehension Center in San José, where he remained until his extradition was completed on Wednesday.
Authorities
said no additional information will be
released and noted that only Duran’s
immediate family may request further
details.
The
OIJ urged the public to report individuals
who may be subject to international Red
Notices. Confidential tips can be
submitted by calling the 10-digit line
800-8000-645 or the short line 1176.
Bilingual agents are available in English
and Spanish.
The OIJ, a division of the Supreme Court of Justice, handles criminal investigations and has nationwide police authority.
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