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Costa Rica's Organized Cargo Theft System Explained

Costa Rica · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-11-02T21:00:40Z updated 2026-11-02T21:00:40Z

Cargo theft operates as a lucrative illicit business in Costa Rica, relying on an advanced level of organization and planning. The system involves spotters, jammers, and hijackers to carry out the thefts. InSight Crime provides an explanation of how this criminal system functions.

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Category
🚨 Crime
Severity
Medium
Confidence
Low
Sources
1
Location
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