A US aircraft detected a vessel off the coast of Quepos, Costa Rica, triggering an eight-hour pursuit by the Coast Guard. The operation culminated in the interception of a boat carrying 70 packages of marijuana. Authorities confirmed the seizure of a significant quantity of the drug. The alert from the US aircraft was crucial in initiating the interdiction. No details regarding arrests or the origin of the vessel were immediately released. The Coast Guard continues to patrol the area to prevent further illicit activity. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.