Police thwart clandestine races in Santiago; detain seven people and seize RD$68,700

Santiago.- The National Police thwarted the holding of clandestine motorcycle races on the Circunvalación Norte avenue, in the Jacagua–Navarrete section, where seven people were arrested, including two women, and RD$68,700 in cash was seized, as well as four motorcycles.

According to the police report, among those arrested is Luis Miguel Pérez Gómez, alias “El Flaco,” who is preliminarily identified as the alleged organizer of the illegal activity and responsible for coordinating the bets placed during the competitions. At the time of his arrest, authorities seized the sum of RD$68,700 in cash from him.

During the intervention, the officers seized four motorcycles, two of which, according to preliminary investigations, were to be used in the clandestine races that were prevented before they began.

The National Police explained that this type of competition represents a risk for participants, drivers, and other road users, which is why it maintains preventive operations to avoid these practices in different sectors of the Santiago province.

The law enforcement institution indicated that these actions are part of its strategy to combat illegal street racing and contribute to strengthening road safety.

The seven detainees, along with the money and the seized motorcycles, were placed at the disposal of the corresponding authorities for the appropriate legal purposes.