Luis David Cortés Franco
Costa RicapastorMaleb. 19781.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Luis David Cortés Franco, a 44-year-old Colombian pastor, is at the center of a significant narcotics investigation in Costa Rica, allegedly leading a criminal network involved in drug trafficking. According to the prosecution in the Altamar case, he coordinated logistics for the transportation of cocaine and marijuana, maintaining contact with international drug traffickers and overseeing operations from the southern region of Golfito. Cortés was arrested on January 31, 2023, and is currently facing trial alongside 14 others for international drug trafficking and money laundering. His operations reportedly included establishing clandestine airstrips and using a network of associates, including family members and romantic partners, to facilitate and protect the drug trade.
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