Dominican Republic: DNCD seized more than 930 kilos of drugs and arrested 4,281 people in October

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), together with the Public Prosecutor's Office and with the support of the National Police, seized 930,902 grams of suspected narcotics and arrested 4,281 people during October, according to the official report released Saturday.

The results stem from 39,295 operations and 335 raids carried out in neighborhoods, municipalities and provinces across the country, as part of efforts to combat drug trafficking and dismantle street-level sales points, the DNCD said.

The largest amount seized was suspected cocaine, at 783,584 grams, followed by 131,744 grams of marijuana and 15,191 grams of crack. Authorities also seized 143.50 grams of tusi, 239.10 grams of hashish and 253 ecstasy pills, according to the official report.

During the operations, agents and prosecutors also seized 40 firearms, including pistols and revolvers, 71 knives and machetes, 647 scales, 1,196 cell phones, 150 radios and three bulletproof vests. They also impounded 163 motorcycles, nine vehicles and 10 slot machines.

As for money seized, authorities reported RD$2,474,243, US$810 and 1,855 euros. The DNCD said it will keep operations going across the country and credited the results to coordination among state institutions in the fight against micro-trafficking.

Photo: Diario Digital RD

Source: Diario Digital RD