Two men were arrested in Costa Rica after leading police on a chase while transporting a car filled with drugs and five illegally smuggled capybaras. The animals, two adults and three babies, were found in a cage alongside 60 doses of crack cocaine, cannabis, and weapons. With capybaras gaining popularity on social media, their illegal trade poses a risk to the ecosystem, as they are not native to the region; this incident marks the first recorded case of capybara trafficking in Costa Rica, highlighting efforts against wildlife smuggling.
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Police officer dies on duty in ‘unexplained’ death
A police officer, PC Ian Minett of Gloucestershire Constabulary, died on duty on Saturday morning; his death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious. The force has extended condolences to his family and colleagues, with statements highlighting his positive impact on those who worked with him. Need More Context? 🔎
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