Narco Cat Caught Smuggling Cocaine and Weed into a Costa Rican Prison

A cat, equipped with a significant drug load, was intercepted by prison guards at Pococi prison in Costa Rica. The feline, adorned with packages of crack cocaine and marijuana, was discovered during a routine security check.

Authorities reported that the black-and-white cat was utilized as a drug mule, carrying over 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine. This illicit cargo was intended for inmates, as confirmed by the Costa Rican justice ministry in a Facebook statement.

“Thanks to the quick actions of acting officers, the cat was able to be caught… thus preventing them from reaching their final destination,” the ministry noted, highlighting the swift response of the guards.

Footage captured the moment guards scaled a fence to apprehend the drug-laden animal, which had become ensnared in razor wire during its smuggling attempt. The cat was found with two separate packages secured to its sides using plastic wrap—one containing nearly an ounce of marijuana and the other filled with “crack paste,” according to official reports.

In a careful operation, prison staff used scissors to remove the drug packages from the cat, which seemed to express relief after being freed from its narcotic burden. Following its rescue, the cat was transferred to the National Animal Health Service for evaluation, as reported by CBS.

This unusual incident raises questions about the lengths to which individuals will go to smuggle contraband into correctional facilities. The use of animals in drug trafficking is not unprecedented, but this case stands out due to its peculiar nature and the involvement of a domestic pet.

As investigations continue, authorities are likely to enhance security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by prison systems in combating drug smuggling.