Regulatory Alerts2026-01-22 | 20260122Treasury Sanctions Costa Rican Narcotics Trafficking Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba and his network as one of the Caribbean’s largest narcotics trafficking operations. OFAC added six individuals and five entities to the Specially Designated Nationals List for their involvement in illicit drug activities linked to Picado Grijalba. These sanctions, issued under Executive Order 14059, target key figures and businesses operating in Costa Rica to disrupt the network's financial infrastructure.
Release Date
01/22/2026
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PRESS CHART - Picado Grijalba Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Network
Treasury Sanctions One of the Caribbean’s Largest Narcotics Traffickers and His Network
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Specially Designated Nationals List Update The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny (a.k.a. MCDONALD RODRIGUEZ, Anita), Limon, Costa Rica; DOB 04 Oct 1974; nationality Costa Rica; Gender Female; Cedula No. 701120514 (Costa Rica) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel). MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania (a.k.a. MCDONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania), Costa Rica; DOB 09 Apr 1992; nationality Costa Rica; Gender Female; Cedula No. 702100887 (Costa Rica) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel). PENA RUSSELL, Tonny Alexander (Latin: PEÑA RUSSELL, Tonny Alexander), Limon, Costa Rica; DOB 29 Dec 1987; nationality Costa Rica; Gender Male; Cedula No. 701820333 (Costa Rica) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel). PICADO GRIJALBA, Jordie Kevin (a.k.a. "Noni"), Limon, Costa Rica; DOB 19 May 1993; nationality Costa Rica; Gender Male; Cedula No. 702200042 (Costa Rica) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059]. PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel (a.k.a. "Shock"), Limon, Costa Rica; DOB 22 Dec 1981; nationality Costa Rica; Gender Male; Cedula No. 801190098 (Costa Rica) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059]. The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List: 3-101-507688 SA, Limon, Costa Rica; Tax ID No. 3-101-507688 (Costa Rica) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania). ASOCIACION DE LIDERES LIMONENSES DEL SECTOR PESQUERO (a.k.a. "ASOLIPES"), Limon, Costa Rica; Tax ID No. 3-002-384913 (Costa Rica) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny). CELAJES DE YORK CDY SA, Limon, Costa Rica; Tax ID No. 3-101-313254 (Costa Rica) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania). INVERSIONES LAURITA L AND L SA (a.k.a. INVERSIONES LAURITA L&L SA), San Jose, Costa Rica; Tax ID No. 3-101-703720 (Costa Rica) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania). MAGIC ESTHETIC SALON SA, San Jose, Costa Rica; Tax ID No. 3-101-800676 (Costa Rica) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania; Linked To: MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny). Unrelated Administrative List Changes: None