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July 22, 2010
Buses To Be Target Of Intense Police Action To Combat Rise In Crime In Costa Rica

In an effort to combat rising crime, the Ministro de Seguridad Pública, José María Tijerino, announced an intensive police operation on buses on all routes around the country. Tijerino said that the police action has the support of bus operators and will take effect starting next week.

The minister explained that police will be boarding buses in all areas, in some cases using roadblocks, and inspecting passengers and in some cases even asking for cedulas (identification).

"I prefer that people are reviewed by police and not criminals", said Tijerino.

Both public and private buses will be the focus of attention by police.

The minister is asking for understanding by users and the delays that the revisions will cause, saying it is better to be a little late and safe.

The objective of the police is to stop buses at random in all areas, moving around roadblocks at different points.

Buses and their passengers have been increasingly victims of criminals.

 

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