A black-and-white cat was found carrying drugs on its back and was captured by prison guards. (Image source: Screenshot from Facebook / Ministerio de Justicia y Paz) A prison guard in Costa Rica recently spotted a peculiar gray patch on a black-and-white cat outside the Pococi Penitentiary. After the cat was captured, it was discovered that the patch contained marijuana and heroin, totaling over 300 grams.

According to reports from New Delhi Television, the Costa Rican Ministry of Justice and Peace stated that on May 6, a guard stationed at a lookout tower noticed the cat near the perimeter wire and observed its unusual back fur color. Other guards were notified and quickly responded, successfully capturing the cat. It was found that the bundle attached to the cat's back contained approximately 235.65 grams of marijuana, 67.76 grams of heroin, and two rolling papers.

The police believe that these drugs were intended to be smuggled into the prison. They are reviewing surveillance footage and tracking the cat's previous movements to determine if there is any collusion between external individuals and prison staff to use animals for drug smuggling. The cat has been handed over to the National Animal Health Service for a health check to ensure its well-being.

The Ministry of Justice and Peace shared this incident's surveillance footage on its official Facebook page, praising the quick actions of the guards for successfully preventing the drugs from entering the prison. Reports indicate that the use of animals to transport illegal goods is not uncommon in Costa Rica, especially given that cats are chosen for their stealthy movements and ability to scale fences. Perpetrators even train cats using food to approach the prison and have them carry small amounts of drugs into designated areas, often catching drug enforcement officers off guard.