DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Army has sent a new large contingent of soldiers, including special commands equipped with all terrain vehicles and helicopters, to the security of the border with Haiti. General commander of the Army, Major General Julio Ernesto Florián Pérez said the surveillance covers the entire border area, from Montecristi on the north to Pedernales on the south. The soldiers are on the alert especially for armed gangs that may attempt to enter the country.

The members of the specialized teams Cazadores de Constanza, Macheteros de Mao, tactical G2 intelligence unit were sent to the border last week. The teams are supervised by Colonel German Rosario Perez.

The military’s mission is to protect the nation from the incidents that occur on the other side of the border with neighboring Haiti.

The work of the military has also resulted in the arrest of several undocumented...