The Ministerio de Hacienda de Costa Rica reported on March 16, 2026, that the Policía de Control Fiscal confiscated a significant quantity of contraband liquor in the southern region of the country. The announcement was made through the ministry’s official social media account.
In a post dated March 16, 2026, the ministry stated: “POLICÍA DE CONTROL FISCAL DECOMISÓ 30 MIL UNIDADES DE LICOR DE CONTRABANDO EN LA ZONA SUR https://t.co/a8fQo3NJ5J”.
On March 17, 2026, the ministry published two additional posts. The first included only a link: “https://t.co/JMfywWCTyD”. Later that day, another message provided further details and directed readers to more information: “Para más información ingrese en el siguiente enlace:
https://t.co/NW3Kmur1yG https://t.co/UvGSwTFh7p”.
The Policía de Control Fiscal is responsible for enforcing tax laws and combating smuggling activities in Costa Rica. Operations targeting contraband goods are part of ongoing efforts by Costa Rican authorities to address illegal trade and protect public revenue.
