1,295 packages of cocaine and marijuana seized on two drug speedboats in Dominican waters
A total of 1,295 packages of cocaine and marijuana were seized inside two drug speedboats intercepted by security forces on the coasts of the Dominican Republic's southwest, also arresting two individuals of Venezuelan and Dominican nationality. The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) reported this Thursday that in...
TL;DR
- 1,295 packages of cocaine and marijuana were seized from two drug speedboats.
- Two individuals of Venezuelan and Dominican nationality were arrested.
- The seizures took place on the coasts of Pedernales, Dominican Republic.
- Authorities are investigating potential links to international criminal structures.
- Dominican authorities have seized over 15 tons of drugs this year and 48 tons in 2025.
- The Dominican Republic is part of the 'Americas Shield' coalition to combat drug trafficking.