SANTO DOMINGO. – Ending months of speculation, Dominican Republic’s Armed Forces Minister today announced the December 8 arrival of the first two Super Tucano intercept planes the Government bought in Brazil to fight drug trafficking.
Lieutenant general Rafael Antonio Peña said the other six single engine planes of eight bought for more than US$90 million will arrive next April.
He affirmed the panes will reduce drug traffic and other illicit activities in Dominican Republic by more than 75 percent, which would be helpful for the region’s countries.
The official speaking to the press in the National Palace, said the pilots received training in Brazil, where the Tucanos are made.
Peña added that the authorities will take other naval measures to reinforce the coasts and prevent the entry of drugs along the coasts.
Written by: Vivacuba, 26 Nov 2009 2:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Hurry up! There is less than two weeks to bring in the shipments. Place your christmas orders now and beat the holiday rush.
Written by: Cacique, 26 Nov 2009 2:38 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Maybe general not speak with forked tongue, maybe pilots no take drug money, maybe buffalo come back in spring...
Written by: juanb, 26 Nov 2009 2:47 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Does anyone actually believe that the arrival of a few planes is going to make any difference in the ever growing drug traffic passing through across our borders?
Written by: generoso, 26 Nov 2009 3:09 PM
From: United States, Quisqueya
Aren't they sexy looking birds? Any pilot will love to be handling the control stick of one of these babies.LOL
I will watching for them December 8, over the skies of Quisqueya La Bella.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Generoso,
You sure like extreme thrills: I'd rather be in the cockpit than the rudder!
From: United States
Do they come with the cool cowling graphics? Who's gonna fly them, certainly no pilot in the DRAF has the capability....
How much coke can one of them hold?
Written by: walnut, 26 Nov 2009 5:56 PM
From: Bouvet Island, Cayuga lakeside
C'mon guys....don't be such haters.
Every little thing that can help stem the flow of cocaine must be applauded and encouraged.
Worse than the potential outcome of billions of pesos pf debt, worse than the government's corruption and inability to solve many issues, worse than the Haitians and thier impact on the DR is the scourge, criminality and mayhem that always accompanies drug trafficking.
If enough pressure and presence is built against the trade, maybe it will go somewhere else.
Written by: abc200, 26 Nov 2009 6:03 PM
From: United Kingdom, Dominican Republic
An airforce and start of good defence builds national pride - and these aircraft have multiple capabilite. The navy could get some submarines next.
S.
Written by: josean, 26 Nov 2009 6:20 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
When do we get the aircraft carrier? The DS METORLANDIA!
Written by: josean, 26 Nov 2009 6:57 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
FLASH BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The METRO is Responsible for the "Silent in Invasion!"
More to metro security than to border control
The Armed Forces Ministry has assigned more funds to patrolling the 14.2km stretch of the Santo Domingo Metro than to the 380kms of the border with Haiti. The government allocated RD$77 million to the Cesfront division of the Army in charge of border surveillance, compared to RD$105.8 million allocated to the Metro.
The Ministry of Armed Forces received RD$12.3 billion, including an increase of RD$1 billion in the 2008 budget. The increase is to cover the financing of the RD$509.7 billion for the loan for the purchase of 9 Super Tucano airplanes for the Dominican air force to combat drug trafficking, purchased in Brazil. Two of these are expected before years end. El Dia reports that the government also allocated RD$9 billion for regional security and RD$30m for port security.
Source DR1
Written by: josean, 26 Nov 2009 6:58 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Now the xenophobes led by pepe 32 will NEVER ride the METRO again!
Written by: Edward, 26 Nov 2009 9:32 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
I hope they don't forget the remote controls!
Written by: Vivacuba, 27 Nov 2009 1:00 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Yes, submarines, we need submarines. U.S. send some more money. IMF, we need money. Envias efectivo. Necesito plata! Ayuda!!
Written by: BASTA, 27 Nov 2009 8:02 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Every little thing that can help stem the flow of cocaine must be applauded and encouraged= bull legalize and than i'll stop slow the flow. Tax the drugs- damn we tax baby food
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
they should put the dominican flag logo on the planes
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I will watching for them December 8, over the skies of Quisqueya La Bella.
You sure like extreme thrills: I'd rather be in the cockpit than the rudder!
How much coke can one of them hold?
Every little thing that can help stem the flow of cocaine must be applauded and encouraged.
Worse than the potential outcome of billions of pesos pf debt, worse than the government's corruption and inability to solve many issues, worse than the Haitians and thier impact on the DR is the scourge, criminality and mayhem that always accompanies drug trafficking.
If enough pressure and presence is built against the trade, maybe it will go somewhere else.
S.
The METRO is Responsible for the "Silent in Invasion!"
More to metro security than to border control
The Armed Forces Ministry has assigned more funds to patrolling the 14.2km stretch of the Santo Domingo Metro than to the 380kms of the border with Haiti. The government allocated RD$77 million to the Cesfront division of the Army in charge of border surveillance, compared to RD$105.8 million allocated to the Metro.
The Ministry of Armed Forces received RD$12.3 billion, including an increase of RD$1 billion in the 2008 budget. The increase is to cover the financing of the RD$509.7 billion for the loan for the purchase of 9 Super Tucano airplanes for the Dominican air force to combat drug trafficking, purchased in Brazil. Two of these are expected before years end. El Dia reports that the government also allocated RD$9 billion for regional security and RD$30m for port security.
Source DR1