https://news.co.cr/drug-cartels-spike-murder-rate-in-costa-rica/80364/

 

I have posted on this blog many times about the beauty and positive differences that are part of Costa Rica. The waterfalls and rain forests and beaches and culture. Now let me tell you about a dark side that is here and growing just like in the United States and many other countries. ILLEGAL DRUGS and the DEATHFUL PATH that they leave. 

   

The killings and maiming and torture is out of control. The cartels and small time dealers are more than ready to take a life or lives to protect their precious cargo. Men women and children are considered collateral damage. Not long ago there was a raid on a house here where millions of dollars worth of cocaine were seized. And offshore various drugs seized by the US and Costa Rica Coast Guard. The smugglers were in a homemade submarine!! No deaths occurred, thank God, but several were arrested. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Watching the news on a local station here each night we are seeing more and more. 

 

So even when you live in a place that some would call paradise you have to be leary and alert at all times. There are places and areas to avoid. so if you find yourself visiting just remember. Don't be lulled by the beauty and differences, Costa Rica has warts too.