Cablegate: Usg Concern Over Illicit Cash Couriers

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DEPT FOR WHA/CEN, EEB/ESC/TFS JJALLORINA AND S/CT DANDERSON

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN ETTC KTFN LE PREL PTER CS
SUBJECT: USG CONCERN OVER ILLICIT CASH COURIERS

REF: STATE 16120

1. On August 9, PolOff conveyed reftel information and
concerns to Randolph Coto, Assistant Director of the
Disarmament and Terrorism Section of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MFA).

2. Mr. Coto advised the GOCR is aware of these concerns which
are troubling to Costa Rica as well. He indicated that GOCR
immigration officers and police actively work in the
detection of illegal cash couriers, an area in which they
have obtained significant results this year so far.
HENIFIN

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