# Narcotics enforcement in Mexico and Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/narcotics-enforcement-in-mexico-and-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-10T15:40:57.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 2.

In Loreto, authorities conducted a nighttime raid on a residence in the Obrera neighborhood following anonymous tips. The operation, involving the State Attorney General's Office, municipal and state police, and the Secretariat of the Navy, resulted in the seizure of approximately 957 doses of suspected narcotics, including crystal meth and marijuana. A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene. In the Dominican Republic, the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the Public Ministry executed several major operations. At the Don Diego Port in Santo Domingo, agents spent over 10 hours extracting 203 packages of alleged cocaine hidden in a double-bottom compartment of a container trailer destined for Puerto Rico. This extraction required specialized drilling and sawing equipment. One man was arrested, and authorities seized a vehicle, mobile phones, and cash. A simultaneous operation at Punta Cana International Airport led to the seizure of 25 packages found in a passenger's suitcase and the detention of a 34-year-old Dutch citizen attempting to board a flight to Paris. These efforts were supported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Law enforcement also dismantled multiple distribution points in San Francisco de Macorís and conducted extensive raids across Greater Santo Domingo, including Santo Domingo Este, Norte, Oeste, and Boca Chica. These coordinated actions resulted in 253 arrests and the seizure of over 75,000 grams of various substances, including cocaine, marijuana, and crack, along with firearms and communication equipment. Furthermore, Interpol and local investigators arrested a father and son in San Pedro de Macorís who were wanted by Italian authorities for alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking network. Dominican authorities have since intensified efforts against organized crime.

## Claims

- The DNCD seized 228 packages of alleged cocaine during two operations. (disputed by 13 sources)
- Agents seized 172 slabs of suspected cocaine hidden in coconut export boxes at Caucedo Multimodal Port. (disputed by 3 sources)
- One man was arrested in connection with the container seizure at the port. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- A 34-year-old Dutch citizen was detained at Punta Cana International Airport. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The container trailer was allegedly destined for Puerto Rico. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The operations were supported by the DEA and the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Authorities arrested Reyno Martin Cijntje, alias Bomba, in La Vega province. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Reyno Martin Cijntje is linked to 22 serious crimes, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The new Penal Code could be used for political persecution if the Public Ministry is not independent. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The new Penal Code and the Law of Asset Forfeiture strengthen the fight against illicit trade. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- In separate operations in Gran Santo Domingo, authorities seized over 75,000 grams of various drugs. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Dominican Republic intensifies crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking

Dominican Republic authorities have conducted major drug seizures and human trafficking rescues while strengthening international security cooperation with the US and EU to combat organized crime.

43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-authorities-seize-75kg-of-drugs-and-arrest-253-people

### 2026-09-17: Loreto authorities seize nearly 960 doses of suspected narcotics

Police in Loreto seized nearly 960 doses of suspected crystal meth and marijuana during a nighttime raid, resulting in the arrest of a 44-year-old man.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loreto-authorities-seize-nearly-960-doses-of-suspected-narcotics

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