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SANTO DOMINGO.- Customs director Miguel Cocco yesterday said he would prefer to resign before concealing a case of contraband or another illicit action, and affirmed that the US$569,412 seized last week from the pilot of a small plane which brought it from Puerto Rico have characteristics of money from drug trafficking.

He said Customs maintains the investigation open and other law enforcement agencies should establish if the money is linked to drug-trafficking.

Cocco said it was verified that another trip had been made, and only one person was charged in the case because they assumed the responsibility.

The pilot Manuel Tejeda Ovalles is being held on money-smuggling charges, whereas Jose Martín Gomez and Rafael Luciano Corominas were released. Luciano is the son of Supreme Court justice Rafael Luciano Pichardo.

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Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 8 May 2008 9:02 AM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
colour me suprised...and its not like the guy needed money...the family is probably loaded...I hope the judicial system treats him the same as the rest of the public
Written by: juanb, 8 May 2008 9:16 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Miguel Cocco is one of the few honest government officials. He deserves great appreciation for his efforts.
Written by: BLANCO, 8 May 2008 10:29 AM
From: Dominican Republic
question to what party does the judge belong to??
Written by: Belial, 8 May 2008 2:19 PM
From: United States, Texas

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RAFAEL LUCIANO PICHARDO: Son, where's my money?

RAFAEL LUCIANO COROMINAS: Dad, Customs took your money.

JUSTICE LUCIANO: Go get it and don't tell me about your fall guy. I want my money.

Written by: JimHarrington This user is banned, 8 May 2008 2:30 PM
From: United States
Did any one really beleive that they would keep Luciano the son of Supreme Court justice Rafael Luciano Pichardo in Jail??????

Written by: juanb, 8 May 2008 3:14 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Read today's DR1.com article if you really want to get upset about this travesty.
Written by: Jander, 8 May 2008 9:48 PM
From: Dominican Republic
definitely

http://www.dr1.com/#11

Written by: Poeta25, 9 May 2008 2:51 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Well Miguel Cocco better pack, because this case is most likely and sadly going in the PLD's " gabeta"
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 9 May 2008 2:59 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
My God the PRD thieves will be leaving like lemmings...you wont get a seat in first class ....even the yawlas will be overbooked...those PRD supporters had better vote early and vote often as usual
Written by: BLANCO, 10 May 2008 12:51 PM
From: Dominican Republic
question...is the judge a PRD supporter or affiliate...would like to know
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