Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Interior and Police, Faride Raful, stated this Monday that the Public Prosecutor’s Office is already investigating the case that occurred in La Vega, where a man died during a police intervention, and assured that the Government will act with transparency and respect for due process.
The statements were offered after concluding the follow-up meeting to the Citizen Security Plan, led by President Luis Abinader.
“The Public Prosecutor’s Office is already conducting that investigation from the role that corresponds to it. We are not here to guarantee impunity, but transparency,” the official expressed.
Raful referred to the incident that occurred in the community of El Hatico, in La Vega, where a police officer shot and killed Marky Abraham García Gil, known as “Maiky”. He indicated that the case is under investigation by both the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the internal bodies of the National Police.
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The minister maintained that the police reform seeks to strengthen compliance with protocols and guarantee actions that adhere to the law and respect for citizens’ rights.
During his speech, he also highlighted the progress made by the Joint Task Force in terms of security, noting that the cumulative homicide rate is currently at 7.05 per 100,000 inhabitants, the lowest figure recorded for this date in recent years.
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Likewise, he reported that 29 territories maintain single-digit homicide rates, while only five exceed two digits. He cited as examples the cases of San Cristóbal, whose rate dropped to 9.6, and Hato Mayor, where it was reduced from more than 24 to 2.6 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants.
Regarding robberies, he pointed out that reports continue to decrease. As he explained, 1,915 cases have been recorded so far this year, which represents 857 fewer reports than in 2025 and 999 fewer than in 2024.
The official also highlighted the reinforcement of road safety operations carried out together with Intrant, Digesett, and the city councils, focused on monitoring violations of the Law on Mobility, Land Transport, Traffic, and Road Safety, as well as combating illegal stops and other actions that affect order on public roads.
