The parimeter fence was stolen from Las Americas Airport this week.At leat 157 poles and the cyclone fence attatched to it were cut and carted away in the night by theives with some heavy duty trucks.Im speechless!!!Is anyone in charge here?An entire international airports security was breached.Well **** it,Im going to cut the fence around the national palace tonight.Why not?Anyone have a large truck that I can use?That scrap metal must be worth a buck or 2 !!!
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Help me find the words. Fence stolen from las americas airport!!!
I think all Airline companies should cancel all flights untill a fence is back up. (Safety & Security reasons). That would get somebody's attention.
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You have been living here for 10 years, you should know:
These scrap metal gangs steal anything:
fences, guarding rails, sewage covers, power cables, transformers, crosses from tombs, coffin fittings,...
But then, last week also an ostrich was stolen (from the Moca zoo).
So, nothing out of the ordinary really. :laugh:
[The experts on Dominican culture can explain more.]
donP
I am amazed that you are.
You have been living here for 10 years, you should know:
These scrap metal gangs steal anything:
fences, guarding rails, sewage covers, power cables, transformers, crosses from tombs, coffin fittings,...
But then, last week also an ostrich was stolen (from the Moca zoo).
So, nothing out of the ordinary really. :laugh:
[The experts on Dominican culture can explain more.]
donP
Did you read the article about jetblue and Air France complaining about luggage theft at Las Americas?
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/lo...halt-to-luggage-theft-at-Las-Americas-Airport
Honestly, what can you expect out of the general population given that political leadership robs the country blind?
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/lo...halt-to-luggage-theft-at-Las-Americas-Airport
Honestly, what can you expect out of the general population given that political leadership robs the country blind?
Code of Ethics starts at the top. You'd think that by now they'd have enough folks who don't need any more money to find one to head up security at the Country's largest airport.
I don't care how slick the "salvage thieves" are. They can't pull off and airport perimeter heist without inside help. There are security cameras everywhere, roving guards and traffic all hours of the day and night. How hard would it be to track down 1500' of cyclone fence with poles?
Diogenes would be on suicide watch in the D.R.
I thought the airlines were going to cancel flights because the airport workers steal everything from the bags? Hard to keep track of the goings on at that wacky Las Americas!
They will be the winning bidder for installing the replacement fence. Their cost of materials will be very low. Probably a million peso plus job.How much you figure they'll get for that stolen fence about 3-4kRD?
I'm just curious...has there been any response from Leonel? Anything along the lines of "heads will roll"? Anyone in the governement make any declaration that 'enough is enough'??? Really, what changes are being made at the airporrt in the security? Any airlines protesting? Stating their refusal to use that airport??? Good golly, Miss Molly...does anyone care?
How bad do things have to get before someone in authority takes a stand???
Yes, It's probably safe to say it was stolen to sell as scrap. But what if it wasn't? What is if this is something more serious? Does anyone in the government, the airport security, any of the airlines care? Did anyone in authority notify the airlines that fly in and out of there of this breach of security?
This is so far beyond ridiculous....
How bad do things have to get before someone in authority takes a stand???
Yes, It's probably safe to say it was stolen to sell as scrap. But what if it wasn't? What is if this is something more serious? Does anyone in the government, the airport security, any of the airlines care? Did anyone in authority notify the airlines that fly in and out of there of this breach of security?
This is so far beyond ridiculous....
Good points Anna.Ive heard no statements from any government official.Its truly unbelievable the lack of responsibility/accountability from the President on down.This country is lawless!!!
Has anyone seen this story on the news?Are there any reporters that would like to get to the bottom of this?Is investigative journalism non existent in the DR?
Another article that appeared today in Dominican Today.
Basically, the head of the anti-corruption is throwing up his hands in defeat, because the judicial system is biased in favor of the wealthy and powerful.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/lo...ics-Anticorruption-chief-again-admits-failure
What's bothersome to me is that I can't imagine why any company would be willing to invest in the DR.
I was going to look at importing and installing some solar panels for a few buildings (with grant money), but I realize that unless I'm also willing to invest in trustworthy full-time security at each of the locations, they panels would quickly disappear. As a result, people are dependant on an undependable electrical grid and innovation is thwarted.
Time for a Brugal something.
Basically, the head of the anti-corruption is throwing up his hands in defeat, because the judicial system is biased in favor of the wealthy and powerful.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/lo...ics-Anticorruption-chief-again-admits-failure
What's bothersome to me is that I can't imagine why any company would be willing to invest in the DR.
I was going to look at importing and installing some solar panels for a few buildings (with grant money), but I realize that unless I'm also willing to invest in trustworthy full-time security at each of the locations, they panels would quickly disappear. As a result, people are dependant on an undependable electrical grid and innovation is thwarted.
Time for a Brugal something.
The Make Believe Trap
(Good) laws do exist.
However, most of the time they are not enforced and only applied if some guy in power can enrich him/herself and are used to make investors, tourists and foreigners believe that this country is a "normal" state.
Dominicans explain it better:
NO ERES DIGNO DE SER PRESIDENTE
donP
Worse.
(Good) laws do exist.
However, most of the time they are not enforced and only applied if some guy in power can enrich him/herself and are used to make investors, tourists and foreigners believe that this country is a "normal" state.
Dominicans explain it better:
NO ERES DIGNO DE SER PRESIDENTE
donP