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Authorities managed to seize 277 kilograms of cocaine

March 20, 2017 by Staff News Writer

Three Costa Ricans and one Colombian were arrested on Saturday afternoon. They were carrying several kilograms of cocaine.

Authorities found the subjects in 2 vehicles near a well-known residence in San Rafael de Heredia.

Police officers were in the scene for about an hour, until they were able to arrest the suspects.

Authorities managed to seize 277 kilograms of cocaine that was transported under a secret compartment in a vehicle.

crhoy.com

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