Very interesting read, not sure what to make of it. I have to assume that the "War against drugs" must very difficult here. Didn't know this was in Chicago...:

Found here: insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/october/25/costarica11102502.htm

The heads of 13.000 police officials around the world, recognized the work of a narcotics officer in Costa Rica as the best in the world. The award was bestowed on the agent, whose identity was withheld, in a conference held in Chicago by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

The agent was honoured for his work in fighting international drug trafficking and primarily for his role in the capture of alleged Colombian drug trafficker, Alexander Leudo Nieves, who was one of the most wanted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The capture occurred in Santa Domingo de Heredia three months back.

Leudo was even able to obtain Costa Rican nationalization which is now impeding efforts to extradite him to the United States.

The best police officer in the world forms part of Costa Rica's Policía de Control de Drogas (PCD) and has a record of  participating in a number of international investigations in 2010 and 2011.

The nomination of "agent X" was made by the DEA to the police chiefs association that represents 13.000 police officials in 81 countries, including the United States and Mexico.

The officer's identity is not revealed for security reasons.

During the conference on Monday the Chiefs also recognized the important work of other police officials involved in investigations to stop Mexican, Colombian, Costa Rican and other drug traffickers.

The authorities of Costa Rica's Ministerio de Seguridad Pública sent congratulations to both agent X and other officers urging others to follow this example and that of many others who excel in their daily work.

The director of the DEA office in Costa Rica, Philip Springer, nominated agent X for the award, calling the work of the agent as the backbone of each case they investigate. 

According to Springer, "he simply is a great person. In my 26 years in law enforcement, I have rarely met anyone like him. This is what we all investigators should aspire to be. We are very proud of him".

Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica, Anne S. Andrew, said that "agent X is a special police officer, a role model for integrity and public service and a valuable partner for us in our work with the Ministry of Public Security to help ensure that Costa Rica is a place safer for its citizens".