DNCD and Public Ministry seize more than 13,000 grams of drugs in operations in Greater Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo. – A total of more than 13,000 grams of narcotic substances were seized during simultaneous operations carried out in different sectors of Greater Santo Domingo, where 27 people were also arrested for their alleged links to micro-trafficking. The interventions were carried out by agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) in coordination with the Public Ministry, following intelligence actions developed in areas previously identified as drug distribution points. During the operations, portions of cocaine, marijuana, crack, and other controlled substances were seized, which were distributed in small quantities in different neighborhoods of the capital and surrounding municipalities. Authorities explained that the actions included raids and surveillance operations in the National District, as well as in Santo Domingo East and West, where surveillance was maintained on structures dedicated to the sale of drugs.

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In the intervened locations, firearms, ammunition, scales used for weighing substances, communication radios, and cash were also confiscated, elements associated with the illicit activity. Sectors such as Capotillo, Guachupita, Gualey, Villa María, Villa Consuelo, and Ensanche Quisqueya were among the main points intervened during the operation. The DNCD indicated that these operations are part of an ongoing plan to combat micro-trafficking, with the aim of reducing the presence of these networks in urban communities and bringing those responsible to justice. The authorities reiterated that they will continue to reinforce these actions throughout Greater Santo Domingo as part of their security and drug traffic control strategy.