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Dominican Republic authorities seize cocaine and incinerate illicit goods
Dominican authorities have conducted several major operations targeting illicit trade and organized crime. In Baní, a joint operation involving the DNCD, the Navy, and the Air Force intercepted a speedboat containing 595 packages of cocaine. Three foreigners—two Colombians and one Venezuelan—were arrested during the seizure.
In a separate effort to combat smuggling and tax evasion, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM) and CECCOM incinerated over 28 million units of illicit goods, including more than 24 million cigarettes. These goods are valued at approximately RD$362.7 million.
On the diplomatic front, the DNCD signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in intelligence and investigations against transnational crime, including drug trafficking and money laundering.
Additionally, Pro Consumidor is mediating a dispute between the National Association of Gasoline Retailers (Anadegas) and electronic payment providers to prevent service disruptions at fuel stations. Meanwhile, the DGCP has suspended the registration of four companies due to suspected links to ongoing corruption investigations.
Entities
Air-e S.A.S. E.S.P. · Anadegas · Armada de República Dominicana · Baní · Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre · Cuerpo Especializado de Control de Combustibles y Comercio de Mercancías · DNCD · Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas · Dominican Republic · Drug Enforcement Administration · Empresas Distribuidoras de Electricidad · Fuerza Aérea de República Dominicana
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anadegas announced it would withdraw verifone devices from over 700 stations starting September 25. diariodigitaldominicano.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican government is implementing a protocol to prevent irregular occupations of Agrarian Reform lands. atento.com.do · www.sanjuanpordentro.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities intercepted a speedboat in Baní containing 595 packages of cocaine. mediodigitalrd.com · elcorreord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pro Consumidor is mediating a conflict between Anadegas and payment device providers to prevent service disruptions. diariodigitaldominicano.com · calle56.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The incinerated illicit goods are valued at approximately RD$362.7 million. dominicanodigital.com · eldinero.com.do · infoenn.com · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do · diariofinanciero.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Three foreigners, including two Colombians and one Venezuelan, were arrested during the Baní drug seizure. mediodigitalrd.com · elcorreord.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM) and CECCOM incinerated over 28 million units of illicit goods. dominicanodigital.com · eldinero.com.do · infoenn.com · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do · diariofinanciero.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DGCP suspended the registration of four companies due to potential links to investigated corruption cases. diarionoticias.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] Affected land projects include Mogollón, Villa Riva, Montecristi, Monte Plata, and Villa Altagracia. atento.com.do · www.sanjuanpordentro.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities in Baní seized 595 packages of cocaine from a fast boat, detaining three foreigners. mediodigitalrd.com · elcorreord.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities incinerated over 28 million units of illicit goods valued at approximately RD$362.7 million. dominicanodigital.com · eldinero.com.do · infoenn.com · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DNCD and the UK's National Crime Agency signed a memorandum to strengthen cooperation against transnational crime. elpaisdominicano.do