Dominican Republic authorities raid 18 gun shops in Operación Armum

Operación Armum gun shop raids illegal weapons seizure Dominican Republic police ammunition trafficking

The Dominican Republic's Ministerio Público conducted Operación Armum, a coordinated crackdown on irregular gun shops. The operation involved 25 prosecutors, 190 police officers, and 38 inspectors from the Ministries of Defense and Interior. Raids were carried out across 18 locations, including the Distrito Nacional, Santiago, Mao, Espaillat, San Francisco de Macorís, and Santo Domingo Este.

Authorities seized approximately 200 firearms, ranging from pistols and revolvers to long guns and war weapons. Notably, about 40,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered, many of which lacked official markings, suggesting illicit trafficking. The seizure also included prohibited items such as telescopic sights, laser sights, drum magazines, and modified weapons, as well as unauthorized equipment belonging to state investigation agencies.

Investigations revealed that several establishments were operating without valid licenses, using expired permits, or performing unauthorized repair work. Owners and representatives of the targeted gun shops were arrested in flagrante delicto, and the Ministerio Público is seeking legal measures against them.

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Dominican Republic · Ministerio de Defensa · Ministerio de Interior y Policía · Ministério Público · Policía Nacional · República Dominicana

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[● 5 SOURCES] The operation involved 25 prosecutors, 190 police officers, and 38 inspectors from the Ministries of Defense and Interior. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Owners or representatives of the gun shops were arrested during the raids. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Approximately 40,000 rounds of ammunition were seized, many without markings. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Seized items included war weapons, prohibited items, and state investigation agency equipment without permits. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Some establishments were found to be operating without licenses or with expired permits. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The Ministerio Público launched Operación Armum to target irregular gun shops. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The operation involved raids on 18 gun shops across the Dominican Republic. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Authorities seized approximately 200 firearms, including long guns, pistols, and revolvers. dajabonenlinea.net · ecosdelsur.net.do · hoy.com.do · elsoldesantiago.com · www.sabanetasr.com