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Moca correctional center incident leaves four inmates injured
An incident occurred at the CCR-XII La Isleta Moca correctional center in the Espaillat province on Thursday night. Following an intelligence-led search of a second-level module, security personnel recovered illicit substances and smartphones.
The search triggered resistance from eight inmates, who reportedly engaged in disruptive behavior and threw objects at security staff. To restore order, authorities used a shotgun to fire warning shots. The confrontation resulted in minor injuries to four inmates, who were treated at the facility's medical area before being returned to their housing.
Director José Feliz Pichardo stated that housing units were temporarily closed to ensure the safety and integrity of the remaining inmates. An investigation is currently underway to determine disciplinary actions and establish responsibilities for the incident.
Entities
Breilin Pichardo Ureña · CCR-XII La Isleta Moca · Dirección General de Servicios Penitenciarios y Correccionales · José Feliz Pichardo · Osvaldo Aridio Batista
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Eight inmates resisted the search by creating a disturbance and throwing objects at security personnel. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Security personnel fired warning shots with a shotgun to restore order. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The facility director ordered the closure of housing units to ensure inmate safety following the event. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the CCR-XII La Isleta Moca facility. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Four inmates sustained minor injuries during the incident. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A search of a second-level module resulted in the seizure of illicit substances and smartphones. francomacorisanos.com · tuvozrd.com · diariocibao.com