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Jailbreak Foiled! Drug-Smuggling Cat Apprehended at Costa Rican Prison
A feline drug mule’s smuggling operation was thwarted this week at a Costa Rican prison. Prison officers apprehended the cat, which had two packages containing marijuana and cocaine strapped to its body.
The Ministry of Justice and Peace reported the incident, stating that the confiscated contraband was turned over to authorities while the cat was transferred to the National Animal Health Service for a check-up. It is unclear whether the cat will face charges.