Costa Rica sent 45 tons of drugs to the United States for destruction due to budget constraints.

Costa Rica has transferred 45 tons of seized cocaine to the United States for destruction, following high operational costs and a lack of local capacity to dispose of the narcotics domestically. The operation was coordinated by the Public Ministry and the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), with the collaboration of the United States administration.

The transfer, which took place amid budget constraints in the Central American country, involves narcotics seized during recent months. The collaborative effort highlights the logistical and financial challenges faced by local authorities in managing large volumes of confiscated drugs.