Dominican Republic migration authorities conduct enforcement operations

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have conducted several large-scale migration enforcement operations targeting irregular immigration. In San Cristóbal, the General Directorate of Migration (DGM), supported by the Dominican Army, inspected 19 commercial establishments. This operation resulted in the detention of 21 individuals in irregular migratory status, including 20 Haitian nationals and one Chinese citizen.

In Montecristi, the Dominican Army intercepted 16 Haitian citizens—eight men and eight women, including one minor—who had arrived via a boat at Playa Costa Verde. The group was transferred to the DGM for processing in accordance with national migration laws.

Additionally, recent weekly reports from the DGM indicate increased scrutiny at major entry points. Between September 18 and 24, authorities identified 40 travelers with judicial alerts or migration impediments and intercepted 12 cases involving fraudulent documentation, such as forged passports and visas, primarily at Las Américas International Airport.