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Police Chase Uncovers Drug Smuggling and Capybara Trafficking

5/27/2025

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Story summary

In a dramatic vehicle chase, Costa Rican police apprehended two men, uncovering a stash of crack cocaine, marijuana, and five illegally trafficked capybaras. This unprecedented case of capybara trafficking sheds light on the troubling link between drug smuggling and the illegal wildlife trade, as the rescued animals are set to find sanctuary in a refuge.

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Story summary

In a dramatic vehicle chase, Costa Rican police apprehended two men, uncovering a stash of crack cocaine, marijuana, and five illegally trafficked capybaras. This unprecedented case of capybara trafficking sheds light on the troubling link between drug smuggling and the illegal wildlife trade, as the rescued animals are set to find sanctuary in a refuge.