# Dominican Republic prison contraband crackdowns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-prison-contraband-crackdowns
> Updated: 2026-10-03T02:22:57.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Penitentiary and Correctional Services (DGSPC) has launched intensive national operations to eradicate contraband within the prison system. 

During searches at facilities such as La Victoria, Najayo, and CCR Las Parras, authorities intercepted drugs, alcohol, and mobile phones. These items were reportedly smuggled into the facilities by relatives or discovered during internal inspections. 

The DGSPC has warned that legal action will be taken against anyone involved in these activities, including lawyers and complicit prison staff. Several high-profile inmates, including drug trafficker Ángel David Medina Paredes, were found with unauthorized items and have been placed in individual isolation cells pending disciplinary sanctions.

## Claims

- The DGSPC is conducting nationwide searches in Dominican prisons to combat the trafficking of prohibited items. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Authorities have intercepted drugs, alcohol, and cell phones being introduced by family members or found during inspections. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Inmates Ángel David Medina Paredes, Rafi de León, Freddy Manuel Thompson, Fraudy Antonio Castillo, and Jairo Amparo were found with unauthorized items at CCR Las Parras. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The sanctioned inmates have been moved to individual isolation cells pending disciplinary measures. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The DGSPC will prosecute any involved parties, including complicit prison staff, lawyers, and family members. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Dominican Republic authorities launch crackdown on prison contraband and migration corruption

Dominican authorities are intensifying crackdowns on prison contraband, illegal migration, and corruption within the migration service, including the deportation of thousands and the arrest of a corrupt officer

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-prison-authorities-intensify-searches-for-contraband

### 2026-10-02: Dominican Republic police launch manhunts for multiple crime suspects

Dominican Republic police are searching for multiple suspects, including Rafael Antonio Bernal Rodríguez in Valverde and Reino González Cuello and Luis Miguel de la Cruz in Bahoruco.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-police-launch-manhunts-for-multiple-crime-suspects

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