Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S., officials say
Summary
Costa Rica captured Alejandro Arias-Monge, a top fugitive nicknamed "Diablo," who was wanted by the United States for drug trafficking. The arrest involved a fight that injured several Costa Rican agents, and authorities also seized weapons and arrested others at the scene.Key Facts
- Alejandro Arias-Monge, 41, known as "Diablo," is a major drug trafficker wanted by the U.S.
- He was caught in Costa Rica after an hourlong struggle during which six federal agents were injured.
- One agent remains in serious condition following the arrest.
- Two other people were arrested, and authorities seized high-powered weapons.
- The U.S. State Department offered a $500,000 reward for Arias-Monge's capture.
- Arias-Monge led a violent transnational criminal group smuggling drugs from Colombia to the U.S.
- His group operated throughout all seven provinces of Costa Rica.
- He and his syndicate used social media to post violent content to intimidate locals.
- Arias-Monge had been on the run since 2016 and is suspected of involvement in about 100 deaths.
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