Dominican Republic detains 3,759 irregular migrants in weekend operations

The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Migration (DGM) reported the detention of 3,759 foreigners in irregular migratory status and the deportation of 2,636 individuals during operations conducted from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Operations averaged 1,253 detentions per day. The highest concentration of arrests occurred in the provinces of Dajabón (674), Elías Piña (463), Santo Domingo (409), and Pedernales (267), which together accounted for 48% of the total detentions.

These enforcement actions were supported by various state security and military institutions. The Dominican Army handed over 1,196 individuals to the DGM, while the National Police contributed 269, the Specialized Terrestrial Border Security Corps (Cesfront) provided 320, and the National Environmental Protection Service (Senpa) identified four. The DGM stated that these daily operations continue across all provinces and sectors of Greater Santo Domingo to process foreigners not complying with current migratory regulations.