Santo Domingo.– Dominican authorities have arrested 26 police officers and their commander for
alleged ties to drug trafficking.
Police Chief Rafael Guzman
Fermin says they are in part accused of taking money to let drug
traffickers operate in Puerto Plata. Guzman on Saturday called the
arrests "unprecedented."
The U.S. State Department lists the
Dominican Republic among the top 20 nations considered to be major
producers of or transit sites for illegal drugs.
From: Dominican Republic, Boycott Dominican Tourism
LF didn't get arrested
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
A good but small step in long, long journey. I would like to see all evidence burned publicly with confirmation from DEA, then we could start applauding.
Similar case to the one in Bonao [or was it Moca?] a couple of weeks ago, where local police department was dismissed. Perhaps corruption has permeated the entire protective fabric and trust is no longer viable.
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
I thinks these are the guppies, and mollies of (sweet water) the schools of fish that have an insatiable appetite for cash money. You can call them bait, or even small fry.
The Snooks, the Pompanos, The Marlins, the Kingfish, The Sailfish, are not in shallow water; They're harder to catch 'cause their domain is the deep!
Written by: josean, 15 Feb 2009 4:53 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
"The U.S. State Department lists the Dominican Republic among the top 20 nations considered to be major producers of or transit sites for illegal drugs."
Well at least we are among the Top 20 in some thing!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
JD maybe they are coming to a neighborhood near you maybe the barrio of ENSANCE CAONABO keep your fingers crossed
Written by: Gringo_1, 15 Feb 2009 9:55 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Its a step in the right direction. I applaud the authorities that made this bold move. There are obviously more to root out.
From: United States
Nice job. Keep it up !
Written by: josean, 15 Feb 2009 11:37 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Whatever happened to the "Quirino list" of Bad Boys? HUMMMM!
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Big steps are always preceeded by small ones. Hope authorities keep it going on the right direction and continue fulfilling their duty as they are expected to.
Written by: Santana, 15 Feb 2009 12:32 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Is this some kind of stock photo of about 12 lbs of pot and some pills or something , I cant tell whats in the bags next to the guns.
Written by: Cruz666, 15 Feb 2009 12:44 PM
From: United States
Tell me about it. What else is new in DR?
"The Free & Rational Mind"
Written by: CESAR, 15 Feb 2009 12:59 PM
From: Dominican Republic
I guess they got greedy and forgot to pay the hush money.
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
Good job police dept.
I wonder if they will auction some of that Pot.
it look nice and greenish.
Written by: CESAR, 15 Feb 2009 1:03 PM
From: Dominican Republic
you know thats going back out on the streets. for the right price even christ could get the fast life we live in!!!!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
yes it will be back on the streets soon so old school can get another shot at it
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Forgive me for remaining skeptical on this action, but real money is in higher value drugs such as cocaine and heroin. Considering chain paid off to have successful operation, one would suspect there was little left for the 26 or so individuals, given relatively small size and value of catch.
Could this be a feeble and thinly veiled attempt at placating increasingly outraged public? Unless haul was homegrown, its worth seems insufficient to justify risk and cost to fly it in from Colombia.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
BTW, guns are nice-particularly two composite ones on left: HK-40? & Glock 23?. Hope they will auction them off and generate some revenue....should bring in >$1k. Don't care much for gun on right, which appears to be a Beretta; would throw it in for free with other two as lot. Further revenue potential in requisite licenses. Win/Win, as I see it.
Written by: antonio1, 15 Feb 2009 9:30 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Av Santa Rosa, La Romana
Whats a good start, the police force needs to get the confidence of the population. Please publish the name in front page of every newspaper in the nation of the criminals so that families and friends could see their face.
From: United States
The U.S. State Department lists the Dominican Republic among the top 20 nations considered to be major producers of or transit sites for illegal drugs.
The Police allow drugs to move and sold locally, the Navy and AF to enter the country.
Written by: vacanos, 16 Feb 2009 12:24 AM
From: United States, An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.
what a great news. lets hope these trend continue rooting out the bad apple so we can get good policia to restore the 1980s' quality of life. no home iron fence, ect. i miss those day when the police used to rule the street and that selling drugs used to be taboo. kill those bastard on the spot.
Written by: brootto, 16 Feb 2009 10:46 AM
From: United States, South West Florida
be careful we would not have a police department pretty soon, they all corrupt
Written by: brootto, 16 Feb 2009 12:12 PM
From: United States, South West Florida
remember is not usa is dr, don't forget
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
The U.S. State Department lists the Dominican Republic among the top 20 nations considered to be major producers of or transit sites for illegal drugs.
Try and put that slogan under a white sand beach scene with Royal Palms and Coconut Trees right up to the surf.
It would be like another "Miami Vice" episode.
This time the poster is for DR: Tops in the Caribbean, Venga aqui!
Bad PR, bad PR!
Written by: etiennc, 17 Feb 2009 10:21 AM
From: United States
Good day Arsenio, we had our disagreements in the past,but just enjoy reading you.
Good work so far
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
Etienne:
Mon cousin mauvais!
Disagreements are a part of life. I just speak from the heart. I try to keep it real.
Just opinions....Everybody has them, you know!
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Similar case to the one in Bonao [or was it Moca?] a couple of weeks ago, where local police department was dismissed. Perhaps corruption has permeated the entire protective fabric and trust is no longer viable.
The Snooks, the Pompanos, The Marlins, the Kingfish, The Sailfish, are not in shallow water; They're harder to catch 'cause their domain is the deep!
Well at least we are among the Top 20 in some thing!
Nice job. Keep it up !
"The Free & Rational Mind"
I wonder if they will auction some of that Pot.
it look nice and greenish.
Could this be a feeble and thinly veiled attempt at placating increasingly outraged public? Unless haul was homegrown, its worth seems insufficient to justify risk and cost to fly it in from Colombia.
The Police allow drugs to move and sold locally, the Navy and AF to enter the country.
Try and put that slogan under a white sand beach scene with Royal Palms and Coconut Trees right up to the surf.
It would be like another "Miami Vice" episode.
This time the poster is for DR: Tops in the Caribbean, Venga aqui!
Bad PR, bad PR!
Good work so far
Mon cousin mauvais!
Disagreements are a part of life. I just speak from the heart. I try to keep it real.
Just opinions....Everybody has them, you know!