Published: Apr 18, 2026, 12:15 IST | Updated: Apr 18, 2026, 12:15 IST
United States aircraft alerted authorities in Costa Rica after detecting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel moving through regional waters. The early warning helped trigger a coordinated security response as Costa Rican forces moved to monitor and intercept the vessel. The incident highlights ongoing cooperation between the US and Central American partners to counter narcotics smuggling routes across the region.