Q COSTARICA — The Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) ruled out the presence of explosives in a vehicle located at Juan Santamaría International Airport, following a thorough inspection by both OIJ agents and the specialized police unit, the Unidad Especial de Intervención (UEI).
The situation caused a temporary disruption to access to the international arrivals area, reported the airport’s operator, Aeris, while access to the international departures area remained restricted.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment the trunk of a car parked outside the terminal was detonated with a controlled explosion to access the vehicle’s trunk. The vehicle was a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra, registered to a woman with the last name Solís.
Earlier, specialized personnel were seen searching the surrounding vehicles.
Around 3:30 p.m., the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issued an alert regarding the possible presence of explosives and firearms.
Around 5:45 p.m., the airport administration reported that “passenger arrival is proceeding normally. Air operations remain active in accordance with established procedures.”
Javier Moreira, director of the Air Surveillance Service, ruled out the possibility of the situation causing the suspension of incoming or outgoing flights.
However, a security perimeter was established in the area where the vehicle was located, specifically in the parking area.
Following the procedure, the vehicle was returned to its owners, confirmed the OIJ.