9 Inmates Moved to High-Security Prison After La Reforma Search

Prison Guards Seize Blades and Cellphone Inside La Reforma

Nine inmates at Costa Rica’s La Reforma prison were transferred to a high-security facility after guards uncovered a cell phone, dozens of edged weapons, and other contraband items being filmed for social media, Noticias Repretel reported. The security operation targeted a specific prison module where inmates recorded and uploaded video content.

During the intervention, Penitentiary Police officers recovered 26 cutting weapons, three smoking pipes, and a Unihertz cell phone equipped with a Claro SIM card. Officials also seized an electrical cord extension, a lighter, a homemade board game, and an integrated circuit board.

Transfer to the High-Security Crime Facility

Following the contraband seizure and the identification of the individuals involved, authorities moved all nine prisoners to the Centro de Alta Contención de Crimen Organizado, known as CACCO. The transfer comes as a direct consequence of the unauthorized recordings made within the prison walls and subsequently shared online.

Official reports from Noticias Repretel did not specify the exact content shown in the social media video or the methods inmates used to operate the mobile device inside the secure module. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether additional criminal investigations or disciplinary penalties will follow the incident.

Frequently Asked Questions About the La Reforma Contraband Seizure

Which high-security facility received the transferred inmates?

The nine prisoners were moved to the Centro de Alta Contención de Crimen Organizado, abbreviated as CACCO, following the security sweep.

What specific electronic device was recovered during the search?

Guards seized a Unihertz brand cell phone containing a Claro company SIM card, along with a makeshift electrical extension and a lighter.

How many edged weapons did officers find inside the prison module?

Penitentiary Police officers confiscated a total of 26 cutting weapons during the operation.