Costa Rica seizes 4.3 tons of Colombian cocaine

Costa Rican police seized 4.3 tons of cocaine originating from Colombia. It represents the second-largest drug seizure ever in the country. The cocaine was transported in a container loaded with ceramic floor tiles. The commercial ship arrived at the Costa Rican port of Moin from Colombia's port of Turbo.

Costa Rican cops have seized 10.7 tons of cocaine hidden in containers so far this year. In 2020, they seized 16.2 tons.