The Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) has seized nearly three tons of cocaine, marking the largest drug confiscation in the nation’s history. The shipment was discovered on a ship from Guatemala at the Caucedo port and is believed to be linked to a large international cartel.
According to authorities, the drugs were being transferred to another container destined for Belgium, a key entry point for cocaine in Europe. This operation, a coordinated effort between the DNCD, international intelligence agencies, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, highlights the Dominican Republic’s pivotal role in combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
The seizure surpasses previous records, including 2.3 tons of cocaine in 2021 and 1.8 tons in 2019. President Luis Abinader has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to bolstering security forces and enhancing international cooperation to counter organized crime.
Efforts are underway to collaborate with Guatemalan authorities to trace the shipment’s origin and identify the network responsible for the cocaine trafficking operation. Despite no arrests yet being made, this record-breaking seizure is a significant step in disrupting global drug trafficking networks.
Source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2024/12/06/dncd-makes-record-cocaine-seizure-in-dominican-history