A black-and-white cat was found with drugs strapped to its back after being captured by a prison guard. (Image / Facebook / Ministerio de Justicia y Paz) Recently, a peculiar drug smuggling incident took place in Costa Rica, where a guard at the Pococi Penitentiary spotted a black-and-white cat with an unusual gray patch on its body, leading to its capture. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the cat had over 300 grams of marijuana and heroin attached.
According to reports, the Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace stated that on May 6, a prison guard noticed the black-and-white cat near the barbed wire and alerted others. The group of guards swiftly captured the cat and found it had an unknown package tied to its back, which contained approximately 235.65 grams of marijuana, 67.76 grams of heroin, and two rolling papers.
Authorities believe these drugs were intended for smuggling into the prison. They are currently reviewing surveillance footage to trace the cat's previous movements and investigate whether there may have been collusion between outside individuals and prison personnel using the animal for smuggling. The cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service for health checks. The Justice and Peace Ministry shared footage of the incident on its official Facebook page and praised the guards for their quick response, successfully preventing the drugs from entering the prison.
Notably, the use of animals for transporting illicit goods is not uncommon in Costa Rica, particularly as cats are chosen by drug traffickers for their stealthy movements and ability to scale walls. Lawbreakers even use food to train cats to approach the prison and carry small amounts of drugs into designated areas, often catching drug enforcement officers off guard.