# Dominican Republic illicit trade enforcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-illicit-trade-enforcement > Updated: 2026-08-30T17:22:39.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 4. Authorities in the Dominican Republic have conducted extensive operations to combat the illicit trade of fuel and regulated merchandise. In the first seven months of 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) and the Specialized Fuel Control Corps (CECCOM) reported the seizure of approximately 213,355 gallons of fuel and 46 million units of regulated items, including alcohol, cigarettes, medicines, and sexual stimulants. Recent enforcement actions have targeted specific commercial and clandestine operations. In Villa Consuelo, a raid on a business owned by Chinese nationals resulted in the seizure of 119,708 units of illicit goods valued at approximately 19.4 million Dominican pesos. In late August, enforcement expanded to include the dismantling of a clandestine gas station in María Trinidad Sánchez and the interception of 1.8 million Capital brand cigarettes in Villa Altagracia. In San Cristóbal, authorities dismantled a significant network in the Doña Aña district dedicated to manufacturing and distributing adulterated premium alcohol. A raid on a three-story building yielded 25,496 illicit items, including 4,780 bottles of liquor, pure alcohol, and counterfeit labels, valued at approximately RD$5,977,358. By early September, a joint effort between Pro Consumidor, CECCOM, and the Public Ministry dismantled what was described as one of the largest clandestine factories for the production and counterfeiting of alcoholic beverages. The facility was equipped for every stage of the illicit process, from adulteration to packaging. Eddy Alcántara, executive director of Pro Consumidor, described the operation as being of “great magnitude,” noting the products posed significant health risks. The factory is allegedly owned by Randy García, who was previously intervened in June for altering expiration dates on products. While the facility was dismantled, García was not located at the site, and intelligence agencies are continuing efforts to locate him. ## Claims - CECCOM seized fuel, dispensing equipment, and cigarettes valued at RD$22.8 million. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities seized 4,500 gallons of diesel and technical equipment valued at RD$2,299,200 in María Trinidad Sánchez. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Authorities seized 1.8 million cigarettes valued at RD$20.5 million in Villa Altagracia. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The fuel station raid targeted the company Transporte El Líder, SRL. (corroborated by 3 sources) - José Alberto Abreu was arrested, while the driver fled the scene. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Customs officials detected nearly six kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride at Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Airport in Punta Arenas. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Authorities counted 555 cocaine capsules hidden on the passenger's body. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Carabineros seized over 250 kilograms of drugs on Route 5 North near La Higuera. (single source) - The seized substances, including processed marijuana, cocaine, and cocaine paste, are valued at over 2.2 billion Chilean pesos. (single source) - Prosecutor Wendoline Acuña Aliaga formalized the suspect for drug trafficking and requested pretrial detention. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: San Cristóbal authorities dismantle adulterated alcohol network Dominican authorities dismantled a clandestine network in San Cristóbal producing and distributing adulterated premium alcohol, seizing goods valued at over RD$ 5.9 million. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-cristbal-authorities-dismantle-adulterated-alcohol-network ### 2026-08-27: Dominican authorities seize RD$22.8 million in illegal fuel and cigarettes Dominican authorities seized RD$22.8 million in illegal fuel, equipment, and 1.8 million cigarettes during operations in María Trinidad Sánchez and Villa Altagracia. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceccom-seizes-rd228-million-in-illegal-fuel-and-cigarettes ### 2026-08-24: Dominican authorities seize 19.4 million pesos in illicit goods Dominican authorities seized over 119,000 illicit items worth 19.4 million pesos in a Villa Consuelo raid, targeting unregistered medicines, alcohol, and cigarettes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-authorities-seize-194-million-pesos-in-illicit-goods ### 2026-08-03: Dominican Republic seizes 213,355 gallons of fuel and 46 million regulated items Dominican Republic's MICM and CECCOM seized 213,355 gallons of fuel and 46 million regulated goods in early 2026, conducting thousands of patrols, raids and detentions to combat illicit trade. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-seizes-213355-gallons-of-fuel-and-46-million-regulated-items --- Cite as: Dominican Republic illicit trade enforcement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-illicit-trade-enforcement