Canadian man stuck in Dominican Republic awaits court hearing

[jose949]

Global Affairs Canada told The Spectator it’s aware of the arrest and consular officials are in contact with local authorities.

Wilcox noted that beyond the support from the federal government, the community has also pulled through for the couple, including hosting fundraisers to help cover incurred costs.

She said the couple has spent roughly $40,000 so far between legal fees, Bennett’s bail and his living expenses at a short-term rental in the Dominican.

‘A living nightmare’: Burlington man stuck in Dominican Republic awaits court hearing

Community has raised more than $31,000 to help pay legal fees, living expenses for David Bennett, who can’t leave the Caribbean country.

www.thespec.com

“We are in close contact with the RCMP and were informed over the weekend that the RCMP liaison officer in the Dominican Republic has provided the prosecutor in the Dominican Republic all the evidence that has been requested that shows Dave did not have the yellow suitcase at any time here in Canada,” Wilcox said. “We’re hopeful the RCMP work will be enough for the prosecutor to drop the case.” https://www.insidehalton.com/news/i...cle_b8236a97-5458-575a-b2fc-1eacef9ef2a5.html

 

[keepcoming]

Didn't something similar happen to a woman traveling through Punta Cana not too long ago?

 

[playacaribe2]

Didn't something similar happen to a woman traveling through Punta Cana not too long ago?

Yes, except that was drugs leaving the country when a rogue airline employee at PUJ tagged a bag and tried to send it onward under a passengers name.

This appears to be drugs coming into the country....


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[Big]

Yea.sure,. Let everyone go that says "I was set up".

 

[jose949]

Yea.sure,. Let everyone go that says "I was set up".

He has a photo of his black tagged bag while the one with drugs (only a photo was shown to him) was bright yellow. He'll probably be released if all they have to hold him is a partial name match.

 

[Big]

He has a photo of his black tagged bag while the one with drugs (only a photo was shown to him) was bright yellow. He'll probably be released if all they have to hold him is a partial name match.

every mule ever arrested exclaims "it was planted".

 

[drstock]

every mule ever arrested exclaims "it was planted".

Another crime solved by "Big".

 

[Big]

Another crime solved by "Big".

I have a tendency to side with the P.D. Why pray tell would they plant a substance on a tourist. Is there a pattern of this? I think not. What does the P.D have to gain? If the security cameras capture him checking the bag he will be charged. If not, he will be cleared.

 

[drstock]

I have a tendency to side with the P.D. Why pray tell would they plant a substance on a tourist. Is there a pattern of this? I think not. What does the P.D have to gain? If the security cameras capture him checking the bag he will be charged. If not, he will be cleared.

I had noticed your tendency.

 

[debinatore]

I have a tendency to side with the P.D. Why pray tell would they plant a substance on a tourist. Is there a pattern of this? I think not. What does the P.D have to gain? If the security cameras capture him checking the bag he will be charged. If not, he will be cleared.

and when do you think they will check the cameras, it's been over a month now.

 

[Ecoman1949]

and when do you think they will check the cameras, it's been over a month now.

Precisely! Another gringo held on questionable evidence well beyond the legal remand period dictated by the DR Constitution. The PN shite show is never ending.

 

[Big]

and when do you think they will check the cameras, it's been over a month now.

maybe they already have.

 

[Big]

Precisely! Another gringo held on questionable evidence well beyond the legal remand period dictated by the DR Constitution. The PN shite show is never ending.

The prisons are full of innocent people, just ask them.

 

[CristoRey]

I have a tendency to side with the P.D. Why pray tell would they plant a substance on a tourist. Is there a pattern of this? I think not. What does the P.D have to gain? If the security cameras capture him checking the bag he will be charged. If not, he will be cleared.

They will bleed him dry and as soon as they see he's out of money, he'll be released.

 

[keepcoming]

They will bleed him dry and as soon as they see he's out of money, he'll be released.

I didn't think he was in jail? I thought he was released but can't leave the country? I have read a couple different stories in the media about this, maybe I missed something.

 

[Ecoman1949]

I didn't think he was in jail? I thought he was released but can't leave the country? I have read a couple different stories in the media about this, maybe I missed something.

He was in jail for a few days and is now staying in an AirB&B. He has Canadian and Dominican lawyers hired to clear him of the charges. His partner returned to the DR to support him.

 

[CristoRey]

I didn't think he was in jail? I thought he was released but can't leave the country? I have read a couple different stories in the media about this, maybe I missed something.

I believe you are correct.
Not free to leave.

 

[Ecoman1949]

They will bleed him dry and as soon as they see he's out of money, he'll be released.

Sadly that seems to be a PN standard operating procedure.

 

[Ecoman1949]

I believe you are correct.
Not free to leave.

Correct.

 

[slowmo]

Having a hard time believing that a Canadian would return home to Canada with a large quantity Dominican weed.