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Oct 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Costa Rica seizes 1.5 tonnes of cocaine after chase
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Costa Rica’s National Coast Guard Service intercepted a boat and seized about 1.5 tonnes of cocaine after a sea chase off Cabo Matapalo on 19 and 20 October. Two Costa Ricans were arrested. The Public Security Ministry said the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration helped coordinate the operation; a U.S. aircraft provided air support, according to local media.
WHO: Costa Rica’s National Coast Guard Service, with coordination support from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
WHAT: Intercepted a boat, seized about 1.5 tonnes of cocaine and arrested two Costa Ricans after a chase.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: Cabo Matapalo, Costa Rica
WHY: The suspects tried to flee when they noticed police, and the ministry said they threw the cargo into the water to evade officers.
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