International Today's News Jan' 27, 2025
International Today's News Jan' 27, 2025 1. Arrest of Costa Rican Drug Kingpin in London Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, known as "Shock," a notorious drug kingpin from Costa Rica, was apprehended in London after his wife's social media activity inadvertently revealed their location. Grijalba is accused of orchestrating cocaine shipments from Costa Rica to the United States. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had been pursuing him for months. In December, during a family vacation in Europe, Grijalba was detained at a London airport. His wife, Estefania McDonald Rodriguez, had posted photos on Instagram that disclosed their whereabouts, leading to his capture. Due to Costa Rica's restrictions on extraditing its citizens, the DEA secured an international warrant to arrest him in Europe. Grijalba is currently contesting his extradition to the U.S., where he faces potential imprisonment. Costa Rican officials have acknowledged the significance of this a...