Overview

• Prison guards at Costa Rica’s Pococí Penitentiary caught a cat jumping the perimeter fence with drugs taped to its body on May 6, 2025.
• The feline was found carrying 235.65 grams of marijuana, 67.76 grams of crack paste, and rolling papers in two taped packages.
• Authorities released video footage showing the cat’s capture and the removal of the drug packages by prison officials.
• The cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service for a health evaluation, while investigations into the smuggling attempt are ongoing.
• The incident highlights a growing trend of animal-assisted smuggling in Costa Rica’s prisons, as authorities reassess security measures to curb narcotics trafficking.