DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Judge Fátima Veloz of the National District Permanent Attention Services Judicial Office has imposed a three-month pretrial detention measure against men implicated in the high-stakes robbery of the Popi Oro Jewelry store in the Cristo Rey sector. Cristo Rey is a low income area and the store was known for its pawn store services. This ruling follows three previous attempts to hold the coercive measure hearing, as the judicial system navigates the complexities of a case involving a “prison-planned” operation.

On Saturday, 7 March 2026, the assailants broke the glass entrance of the store and entered the establishment using heavy weaponry and wearing bulletproof vests, demonstrating a high level of tactical preparation. Thus far, the National Police have recovered 10 yellow-metal chains, several communication radios, and the white SUV used in the escape, which was abandoned...