US donates bombsniffing dog to Costa Rican penitentiary
No related posts. The U.S. Embassy in San José donated a dog trained to detect weapons and bombs that will be in charge of checking every object and person entering the maximum-security prison La Reforma, the largest in Costa Rica.Ámbar is the first bomb-detecting dog owned by the Penitenciary Police and is worth $ 5,900. The new K9 officer will join five drug-sniffing dogs currently working at La Reforma, located in the province of Alajuela, north of the capital.The 9-month-old Belgian shepherd arrived from Guatemala on Monday, and Justice Ministry plans for her include initiating a breeding program.The U.S. government provided training in Guatemala for two La Reforma officers who will handle the dog.The embassy also donated a sound system that will be used for announcing the entry of visitors to La Reforma. Facebook Comments
Milstead says best way to stop wrong-way incidents is driving sober Top holiday drink recipes Here’s a look at the leading characters in the scandal:_ Bo Xilai: Until his ouster, Bo was the Communist Party chief of the mega-city of Chongqing and one of the country’s most prominent political figures. The telegenic, media-savvy politician rode to nationwide fame by waging an anti-mafia crackdown and organizing mass sing-alongs of Communist Party songs. But his publicity-seeking ways and his revival of Mao Zedong-era radical campaigns alarmed many in the political elite. The son of one of the Communist state’s founding fathers, Bo was already in the party’s 25-member Politburo and before the scandal was seen as a contender for an even higher post. Rumors had also swirled about the Bo family’s wealth and the shenanigans of his son. Bo is standing trial for bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power._ Gu Kailai: Bo’s wife has confessed to killing British businessman Neil Heywood after having a dispute over money and worrying that he had threatened her son’s safety, according to state media. She is said to have risen out of a trying childhood during nationwide upheaval to become a prominent lawyer and high-flying politician’s wife. She was skilled at turning on the charm when the going was smooth, yet quick to turn hostile when crossed. Like Bo, she is the offspring of a prominent Chinese revolutionary veteran. A Chinese court gave Gu a suspended death sentence in August last year which will likely be commuted to a life term. (AP) – The corruption trial of ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai on Thursday marks the Communist Party’s efforts to wrap up its messiest scandal in decades. Bo’s spectacular downfall last year was triggered by the embarrassing flight of his top aide to a U.S. consulate and revelations that Bo’s wife had murdered a British businessman. The scandal exposed divisive infighting in the highest echelons of Chinese politics that party leaders would rather keep behind closed doors. New Valley school lets students pick career-path academies Sponsored Stories Former Arizona Rep. Don Shooter shows health improvement Comments Share 
_ Bo Guagua: Their 25-year-old son, who was educated at top universities in England and the United States, including Harvard. Guagua, who has appeared shirtless at parties in photos posted on the Internet, has said he attended social events as an Oxford University undergraduate to broaden his perspective. He denies accusations he received preferential treatment in admissions, that he was a poor student or that he drove a pricey sports car. He is not believed to have returned to China since the scandal broke and he is currently studying law at Columbia University. He says he has been denied access to his parents since their detention 18 months ago._ Wang Lijun: Once Bo’s right-hand man and Chongqing’s police chief, Wang was sidelined by Bo in February last year after Wang confronted him with news that Bo’s wife was suspected of killing a British businessman. Fearing for his life, Wang fled to the U.S. Consulate in the nearby city of Chengdu where Chinese authorities say he applied for asylum. Chinese security sealed the area around the consulate as Wang negotiated with officials for safe passage to Beijing accompanied by State Security officials. While in the consulate, Wang is believed to have alleged that Gu was behind Heywood’s death, prompting the British government to ask China to launch a new investigation. In a surprising twist, people who attended Wang’s trial say the court heard evidence that Gu had informed Wang of her intentions and that for a time, he too participated in planning the murder. Wang was sentenced to 15 years for corruption and covering up the Heywood murder. 4 sleep positions for men and what they mean Top Stories _ Neil Heywood: A British business consultant and Bo family friend, his body was found in a secluded Chongqing hilltop retreat in November 2011. Chinese authorities originally blamed his death on excessive drinking or a heart attack and his body was cremated without an autopsy. Subsequently, an official Chinese statement said he had a longtime business relationship with Gu and her son, Guagua, but that it had deteriorated over financial disputes. Bo reportedly sought to block a police investigation after Wang came to him with his suspicions.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) Ex-FBI agent details raid on Phoenix body donation facility 4 ways to protect your company from cyber breaches
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