Santo Domingo: DNCD seizes drugs and arrests 15 in operations

The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) has intensified its anti-drug efforts in the Dominican Republic's National District, carrying out seven judicial raids and 68 operations in various neighborhoods. These actions resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals and the seizure of more than 10 kilograms of suspected narcotics.

The operations took place days after a video circulated showing an armed attack on DNCD agents in Villa Eloísa. While the agency has not explicitly linked the recent arrests or seizures to this specific incident, the targeted areas include neighborhoods close to Villa Eloísa, such as Las Cañitas.

During the coordinated operations, which involved representatives from the Public Ministry, authorities confiscated 457 portions of a white powder, presumed to be cocaine, weighing approximately 9,624.70 grams. Additionally, 125 portions of a substance believed to be marijuana, weighing 759.60 grams, were seized, bringing the total weight of confiscated drugs to 10,384.30 grams.

Beyond the drugs, the DNCD also seized a blank-firing pistol, nine nine-millimeter cartridges, two homemade weapons, a bulletproof vest, two digital scales, six cell phones, and two communication radios. The agency also reported the confiscation of RD$15,300 and US$2. The DNCD has not identified the arrested individuals or specified the evidence recovered from each.