Costa Rica ran its largest drug operation ever, seizing hotels, holiday rentals and ranches used to launder cartel cash in a country known for tourism.
Key Facts
—The operation. On June 23 Costa Rica ran the largest anti-drug raid in its history, codenamed Riverside.
—The scale. Around 1,500 agents carried out close to 100 raids and arrested more than 40 people.
—The seizures. Six hotels, four holiday rentals, a restaurant, a gym, a bullring and cattle ranches were taken.
—The boss. The alleged leader, known as Pecho de Rata, had already been extradited to the United States.
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