Moderators Moderator_02 Posted September 27, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 27, 2016 This is a "you gotta wonder" type article, imo. Quote Judge releases fishermen with cocaine cargo Posted on September 26, 2016 in Panama The fishing boat cargo Post Views: 136 FOUR COSTA-RICAN fishermen found with a half ton of cocaine hidden on board their vessel have been released from detention. They had been accused of drug trafficking when they were arrested, Saturday, September 24. Their vessel was stopped and searched and officials found a half-ton of cocaine on board but it was not enough to convince Chiriquí Judge Mitzila Mendez. Mendez ordered their release saying there was insufficient evidence Prosecutor Carlos González said he will appeal because he maintains there is sufficient evidence in the case. He said the drugs were found in a hidden compartment on the built inside the tank where fish are kept The sailors have been ordered to report to authorities weekly and have been told not to leave the country until the case is resolved. González expressed concern that the men would flee the country The boat was stopped near Punta Burica, along the border with Costa Rica. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/fishemen-found-half-ton-cocaine-released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 smells fishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Apparently the judge was involved (?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 File under 'who the heck didn't know that wasn't going to happen?' Costa Rican fishermen skip hearing The Court of Appeals of Chiriqui has declared four Costa Rican fishermen who were charged with drug trafficking to be in absentia after they failed to appear at a hearing Tuesday in David. The fishermen were released from custody by a judge Monday. Drug Prosecutor Carlos González had appealed that decision, saying the suspects were a flight risk. The men were found aboard a boat that had 500 kilos of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in the hull. The fishermen could not be located Tuesday. http://m.prensa.com/in_english/Chiriqui-Pescadores-declarados-presentarse-audiencia_21_4586001359.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm shocked that those four Ticas skipped town. Who would've thunk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Who wudda thunk it?.....The judge with the runny nose and perky demeanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) The Judge was fired today. Maybe she'll go on vacation in Costa Rica. http://www.tvn-2.com/nacionales/judicial/destitucion-jueza-libertad-ticos-narcotrafico-noticias-judiciales_0_4587291251.html Edited September 30, 2016 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brundageba Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 ...and possibly buy a nice house on the coast there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 She should have been charged with aiding and abetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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