Counter Narcotics Designations

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions One of the Caribbean’s Largest Narcotics Traffickers and His Network

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions

MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny

• AKA: MCDONALD RODRIGUEZ, Anita
• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• DOB: 04 Oct 1974
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Gender: Female
• Cedula No.: 701120514 (Costa Rica)
• Party Type: individual
• Linked to: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel

Supplemental Information: Anita Yorleny Mc Donal Rodriguez is the mother-in-law of Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba (“Shock”). She used her businesses to launder money for Shock and notarized fraudulent transactions on his behalf.

MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania

• AKA: MCDONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania
• Address: Costa Rica
• DOB: 09 Apr 1992
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Gender: Female
• Cedula No.: 702100887 (Costa Rica)
• Party Type: individual
• Linked to: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel

Supplemental Information: Estefania Mc Donald Rodriguez is the wife of Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba (“Shock”). She used her businesses to launder money for Shock and facilitate his drug trafficking operations.

PENA RUSSELL, Tonny Alexander

• AKA: PEÑA RUSSELL, Tonny Alexander
• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• DOB: 29 Dec 1987
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Gender: Male
• Cedula No.: 701820333 (Costa Rica)
• Party Type: individual
• Linked to: PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel

Supplemental Information: Tonny Alexander Pena Russell controls a gang of sicarios (hitmen) that allied with Shock and Noni. He was arrested in 2024 and charged with 78 counts of murder, many of which were carried out on Shock’s orders.

PICADO GRIJALBA, Jordie Kevin

• AKA: “Noni”
• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• DOB: 19 May 1993
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Gender: Male
• Cedula No.: 702200042 (Costa Rica)
• Party Type: individual

Supplemental Information: Jordie Kevin Picado Grijalba, known as “Noni,” is a leader of the trafficking network and brother to Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba. He is responsible for importing cocaine to Costa Rica and storing it. Noni was arrested in Costa Rica in August 2025 and is held pending extradition to the United States.

PICADO GRIJALBA, Luis Manuel

• AKA: “Shock”
• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• DOB: 22 Dec 1981
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Gender: Male
• Cedula No.: 801190098 (Costa Rica)
• Party Type: individual

Supplemental Information: Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, known as “Shock,” is the leader of the network and one of the most prolific drug traffickers in the Caribbean. He is responsible for importing cocaine to Costa Rica and storing it. Shock was arrested in the United Kingdom in December 2024 and is held pending extradition to the United States.

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Illicit Drug Trade Sanctions

3-101-507688 SA

• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• Tax ID No.: 3-101-507688 (Costa Rica)
• Linked to: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania

Supplemental Information: This company is operated by Estefania McDonald to facilitate Shock’s criminal activities. It has been temporarily suspended by Costa Rican authorities due to its links to money laundering and drug trafficking.

ASOCIACION DE LIDERES LIMONENSES DEL SECTOR PESQUERO

• AKA: “ASOLIPES”
• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• Tax ID No.: 3-002-384913 (Costa Rica)
• Linked to: MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny

Supplemental Information: Operated by Estefania McDonald and Anita McDonald, this entity was designated for being owned or controlled by Anita McDonald Rodriguez. It has been temporarily suspended by Costa Rican authorities due to its links to money laundering and drug trafficking.

CELAJES DE YORK CDY SA

• Address: Limon, Costa Rica
• Tax ID No.: 3-101-313254 (Costa Rica)
• Linked to: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania

Supplemental Information: This company is operated by Estefania McDonald to facilitate Shock’s criminal activities.

INVERSIONES LAURITA L AND L SA

• AKA: INVERSIONES LAURITA L&L SA
• Address: San Jose, Costa Rica
• Tax ID No.: 3-101-703720 (Costa Rica)
• Linked to: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania

Supplemental Information: This company is operated by Estefania McDonald to facilitate Shock’s criminal activities. It has been temporarily suspended by Costa Rican authorities due to its links to money laundering and drug trafficking.

MAGIC ESTHETIC SALON SA

• Address: San Jose, Costa Rica
• Tax ID No.: 3-101-800676 (Costa Rica)
• Linked to: MC DONALD RODRIGUEZ, Estefania
• Linked to: MC DONAL RODRIGUEZ, Anita Yorleny

Supplemental Information: This company is operated by Estefania McDonald and Anita McDonald to facilitate Shock’s criminal activities.

Press Chart: PRESS CHART – Picado Grijalba Costa Rican Drug Trafficking Network