# Cat Captured Smuggling Drugs Into Costa Rican Prison

> Prison officers in Costa Rica apprehended a cat carrying two packages of marijuana and cocaine strapped to its body. According to the Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace, the drugs were seized and the cat was hand…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: CNN

Prison officers in Costa Rica caught a cat with marijuana and cocaine packages strapped to its body. The Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace confirmed the drugs were seized. The cat was then handed over to the National Animal Health Service for a health check to ensure its well-being after being used in the attempted smuggling operation.

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