DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and the United Kingdom Embassy have agreed to strengthen the joint efforts to combat drug trafficking. The cooperation agreement establishes ways to pursue and combat drug trafficking, money laundering and related crimes. The alliance seeks to expand and implement new strategies and exchange of information to consolidate efforts in the fight against transnational organized crime and international drug trafficking.

Vice Admiral Jose M. Cabrera Ulloa, president of the DNCD signed for the Dominican government agency and David Pennant, director of the UK Home Office, for the UK. Graham Jessup, Deputy Head of Mission and Her Majesty’s Consul (representing the British Embassy in the country) Nicholas Fowler, Deputy Director Home Office International, were present for the signing.

Vice Admiral Cabrera Ulloa...