Costa Rican government promises a crackdown on police officers and officials linked to organized crime: “They will face the full force of the law.”

The Government of Costa Rica has announced a firm crackdown and intensified investigations against police officers and public officials suspected of ties to organized crime, declaring that the full weight of the law will be applied to corrupt personnel.

As part of this tougher stance, authorities are currently investigating 116 police officers for alleged involvement with criminal organizations, marking a significant escalation in the state's efforts to address corruption within its security forces.