Two held in San Roque de Barva with cocaine, a marijuana cigarette and wax
Costa Rica's Fuerza Pública arrested two men, surnamed Esquivel and Ledezma, on the night of 31 May 2026 in San Roque de Barva, Heredia, after officers smelled marijuana in their car. A drug-police field test found cocaine hydrochloride and THC, and the seizure comprised 688 grams of cocaine, one marijuana cigarette, one dose of wax and ₡267,000 in cash.
Fuerza Pública officers arrested two men on the night of Sunday 31 May 2026 in
San Roque de Barva, Heredia, on suspicion of transporting drugs.[1]The
detention happened while officers were carrying out security patrols and
roadside checks in the area.[2]
The car held two men surnamed Esquivel and Ledezma, and officers noticed a
strong smell of marijuana from the vehicle.[2]Under the driver’s seat
officers found a large transparent plastic package containing a white powder
appearing to be cocaine.[2]After field tests, the Drug Control Police
confirmed the substances were cocaine hydrochloride and THC.[1]
Authorities seized688 grams of cocaine, one marijuana cigarette, one dose of a
drug known as wax and ₡267,000 in cash of apparently dubious origin.[1]The
two suspects were taken to the Heredia flagrancy prosecutor’s office, where they
were placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.[1]
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Source: Telediario Costa RicaPolice photo of the items seized in Heredia, captioned "Decomisos en Heredia" and credited to the MPS, Costa Rica's Public Security Ministry.Photo details
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