Two Costa Rican police officers have been sentenced to ten years in prison for their involvement in a 2020 hotel robbery in San José. The officers, from the Merced precinct, were found guilty of using a police vehicle to support, protect, and follow a group of at least five individuals who robbed the Hotel Casanova in November 2020. The court also ruled they are banned from holding public office for the same duration as their prison sentence. Evidence presented demonstrated the officers actively aided the criminals during the commission of the crime. This conviction highlights a breach of trust within the Fuerza Pública and raises concerns about police corruption. The sentence serves as a warning against abuse of power and collaboration with criminal activity. This case underscores the importance of accountability within law enforcement agencies in Costa Rica.