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Costa Rican authorities capture high-value drug trafficker 'el Diablo' sought by U.S.

Costa Rican security forces apprehended a high-profile drug trafficker known as 'el Diablo' during an operation that resulted in one fatality. The suspect was a primary target for U.S. law enforcement, marking a significant development in regional counter-narcotics cooperation.

El Espectador1 day agoCR, USCredibility 32%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#narcotics #law enforcement #extradition #organized crime

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Costa Rica

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developingJustice5h ago

Costa Rica Apprehends High-Value Drug Trafficker 'el Diablo'

Costa Rican security forces have apprehended Alejandro Arias Monge, alias 'el Diablo', a high-profile drug trafficker sought by U.S. law enforcement. This operation, which resulted in one fatality, concludes a decade-long manhunt. Confidence in this assessment is high based on multiple confirmed reports.

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