Costa Rica captures top fugitive sought by US, authorities say
Costa Rican police captured Alejandro Arias, known as "Diablo," the country's most wanted fugitive sought by the United States on drug trafficking charges. Arias led a violent transnational criminal organization and was arrested after an armed confrontation in the Caribbean region. The operation also resulted in the detention of two other significant criminal figures.
- ▪Alejandro Arias, 41, was wanted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration with a $500,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
- ▪He heads a violent transnational criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and related violence.
- ▪The arrest took place north of Costa Rica's Caribbean region after a nearly hour‑long armed clash between his group and police.
- ▪Police also detained two other important subjects in the country's criminal history.
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Costa Rica captures top fugitive sought by US, authorities saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jul 24, 2026, 11:43 PMUpdated Jul 24, 2026, 11:43 PMSet as preferred sourceSAN JOSE, July 24 - Costa Rican police captured Alejandro Arias, known as "Diablo," known as the Central American country's most wanted fugitive and sought by the United States on drug trafficking charges, judicial authorities said on Friday.Arias, 41, leads a violent transnational criminal organization, according to the U.S.
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