Raids in Villa Mella and Sabana Perdida Lead to Four Arrests, Drug and Weapons Seizures
Five simultaneous raids in northern Santo Domingo ended with four arrests and the seizure of weapons, drugs and 15 surveillance cameras.
Key points
- Five simultaneous raids in Villa Mella and Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo Norte.
- Four people arrested, including a fugitive from justice.
- Three firearms, 16 9mm cartridges and 15 surveillance cameras seized.
- Drugs seized: cocaine, marijuana and a substance believed to be crack.
Dominican intelligence agency Dintel and the Public Ministry carried out five simultaneous raids in Villa Mella and Sabana Perdida, in Santo Domingo Norte. Four people were arrested, including a fugitive from justice.
The operations targeted sites that, according to intelligence work, allegedly functioned as drug distribution points. At these locations, agents seized 15 video surveillance cameras that, according to investigators, were used to watch the surroundings and warn of the authorities' approach.
Items seized include three firearms, 16 9mm cartridges and several magazines. Agents also seized 68 portions of a white powder, presumed to be cocaine; 17 portions of a plant material, presumed to be marijuana; and portions of a rock-like material believed to be crack.
Authorities also seized a scale, military-style clothing, six cell phones, a motorcycle, DVR equipment and cash.
The four detainees and the evidence were placed under the control of the Public Ministry for the corresponding legal proceedings.
Why it matters
The raids targeted locations identified as drug distribution points, showing ongoing efforts against drug trafficking in residential areas of the capital's north side.
With additional reporting from: Noticias SIN