Raids on Retailers by Tax Police For Non Payment on Duty on Imported Merchandise
La Policía de Control fiscal del Ministerio de Hacienda -  the tax police - began an investigation some six months back following charges that the personal importation of perfumes and other cosmetic items, like creams and deodorants, were actually commercial importations with destination to various businesses in San José with the import taxes paid.

Yesterday, Hacienda agents raided at least five different retailers in the area known as "la Coca Cola" and confiscated a large quantity of merchandise valued at more than ¢60 million colones (us$127.000 dollars).

Hacienda agents said that they will continue their operations in the coming days, with more raids and confiscations.

Now, the job falls of the Ministerio Público which will determine if the retailers, who presumably purchased the goods from the importers, will face criminal charges.