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Cat Caught Smuggling Drugs in Costa Rican Prison

5/19/2025

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In a surprising turn of events at Pococi Penitentiary in Costa Rica, officers intercepted a clever cat on May 6, carrying two drug packages. Weighing in at 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, the feline smuggler was swiftly apprehended. The drugs were seized, and the cat was taken to the National Animal Health Service for assessment.

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Story summary

In a surprising turn of events at Pococi Penitentiary in Costa Rica, officers intercepted a clever cat on May 6, carrying two drug packages. Weighing in at 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, the feline smuggler was swiftly apprehended. The drugs were seized, and the cat was taken to the National Animal Health Service for assessment.