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DEA agent in the Dominican Republic arrested over investigation into abuse of U.S. visa system

DEA agent in the Dominican Republic arrested over investigation into abuse of U.S. visa system

DEA Agent Arrested in Visa Fraud Scheme A supervisory special agent from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stationed in the Dominican Republic has been arrested amid an investigation into the misuse of the U.S. visa program designed for confidential informants. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated, “Supervisory Special Agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration were […]

Large Cocaine Bust Carried Out by the Dominican Republic and the U.S.

Large Cocaine Bust Carried Out by the Dominican Republic and the U.S.

Drug Seizure in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic’s National Drug Enforcement Agency (DNCD) reported on Monday the seizure of 806 packages of suspected cocaine during a collaboration with U.S. authorities, as part of Operation Southern Spear. According to the DNCD, the drugs were transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine (INACIF) for analysis […]

Dominican Republic reveals drug capture after US airstrike on vessel

Dominican Republic reveals drug capture after US airstrike on vessel

The Dominican Republic has confirmed that the boat targeted in a recent U.S. airstrike was transporting around 1,000 kilograms of suspected cocaine. That’s over 2,200 pounds, which is quite a lot—more than a ton, really. Following this attack, the Dominican National Drug Control Agency and its navy have seized numerous drug packages. They sent these […]

Dominican Republic reports seizure of 1,000 kilos of cocaine from boat aimed at by US

Dominican Republic reports seizure of 1,000 kilos of cocaine from boat aimed at by US

Officials in the Dominican Republic announced that they seized approximately 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat recently targeted by a U.S. airstrike in the southern Caribbean. During a press conference, local authorities revealed that the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and the Dominican Navy confiscated 377 packages of suspected cocaine about 80 nautical miles […]

ICE criticizes NYC for letting go of Dominican man accused of child abuse

ICE criticizes NYC for letting go of Dominican man accused of child abuse

Following the release of a Dominican citizen accused of crimes involving children, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) criticized New York City’s sanctuary policies. Robert Reed Mendes Jimenez was arrested on August 13 for predatory offenses against a child. However, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) freed him after local authorities chose not to […]

Police to greatly increase officers at Dominican Day Parade

Police to greatly increase officers at Dominican Day Parade

NYPD Boosts Security for Dominican Day Parade This Sunday, the NYPD is ramping up its police presence at the Dominican Day parade. This decision comes after last year’s event ended early due to a rowdy crowd and law enforcement’s prompt intervention. The 43rd annual cultural celebration, which will stretch from West 38th Avenue to West […]