Gery Alexander Campos Barrantes

Gery Alexander Campos Barrantes, a notorious figure in Costa Rica's criminal underworld, is identified as a leader of the drug trafficking organization known as 'Los Gery.' At just 30 years old, he has a substantial criminal history, including a 2022 conviction for qualified homicide and drug trafficking that resulted in a 28-year prison sentence. Recently, he sought to enter a special abbreviated process to accept charges of homicide and drug trafficking, aiming to reduce his potential sentence. His organization, which reportedly operated from various locations including La Unión and Cartago, was known for using violence to maintain control over drug distribution networks.