Kitten as a drug courier: Salvation in the prison of Costa Rica!

Kitten as a drug courier: Salvation in the prison of Costa Rica!

In an unusual and bizarre incident, the prison attendants of the Pococí detention center in Costa Rica discovered a cat that acted as drug smugglers. The little cat, which got the nickname "Narcomichi" or "Narco cat", was found on the body with 235 grams of marijuana and 68 grams of crack on the body. In addition, the prisoners had attached cigarette paper to her. The Ministry of Justice of Costa Rica confirmed this incident and secured the drugs.

The cat had apparently been lured into the courtyard of the detention center for several days before climbing over the fence. She was discovered by attentive prison attendants. Investigations have been initiated to find out how the cat came into possession of the drugs and which prisoners are behind this smuggling attempt.

buoyancy for safety precautions

The judicial authorities have already announced that the security measures around prison are strengthened, especially in terms of animal movements. This incident is one of the first documented cases of this kind in Costa Rica, which directs attention to the security gaps in the prison system. Similar cases of animals used for drug transport have already appeared in other parts of Latin America and even in Russia.

animal welfare organizations have sharply condemned the instrumentalization of the animal. After the incident, the cat was handed over to the care of the national animal health service and is now receiving medical care. The incident not only caused turmoil on social media, but also initiated more detailed discussions about security in prisons.

drug crime globally in focus

While the incidents around the "narco cat" took place in Costa Rica, international drug crime was of great importance. The Federal Government in Germany warns of a growing threat from international drug gangs. A confidential response from the Federal Government describes a "stricter threat Situation" and refers to explosive attacks in North Rhine-Westphalia, which are connected to conflicts between drug gangs.