Costa Rica’s Ministry of Public Security announced a major drug bust on Monday, confirming the seizure of 462 kilograms of cocaine at the Moín port in Limón over the weekend. The narcotics were uncovered on Sunday hidden among cargo containers carrying fresh fruit bound for Setúbal, Portugal. Drug Control Police (PCD) officers detected suspicious packages while conducting routine container inspections. The Public Prosecutor’s Office was promptly notified, ordering the PCD to take control of the situation.
Further investigation revealed the packages contained 462 kilos of cocaine, confirming the officers’ initial suspicions. The drugs were immediately confiscated before they could reach European shores.
Source: ticotimes.net
