SAN JOSE: A drug smuggler pigeon has been detained in Costa Rica. The bird was seen landing in the central concourse of the medium security La Reforma jail, in San Rafael de Alajuela, where it was taken into custody.
The drugs were packed in a small pouch attached with its chest. About 14g of cocaine and at least the same amount of cannabis were inside wrapped in plastic.
Prison officials said they believe the drugs were destined for use by an inmate who may have trained the pigeon to act as a courier.
