Ministry of Interior & Police shuts down businesses don’t let people sleep

[Dolores]

A joint operation involving the military, police, and other law enforcement agencies has led to the closure of several businesses and the arrest of dozens of individuals in the Dominican Republic. The crackdown, targeting establishments that have violated various regulations, was carried out across the country, including the Greater Santo Domingo area and several provinces.

The raids, authorized by President Luis Abinader and overseen by new Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful, focused on nightclubs, bars, and liquor stores. Authorities cited a range of violations, including the presence of underage patrons, illegal gambling machines, noise pollution, and safety hazards.

According to the National Alcohol Control Program (COBA), five establishments were permanently closed and another 24 were issued warnings for minor infractions. Additionally, numerous...

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[JD Jones]

Great!

Throw them in jail. Show me a colmado owner who doesn't know what they're doing is against the law and still does it.

Shutting them down permanently will get their attention. I hope Faride keeps kicking butt.

 

[CristoRey]

Long overdue.

 

[JD Jones]

Nothing new, but looks like renewed vim and vigor.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

Nothing new, but looks like renewed vim and vigor.

Better than nothing.

 

[RG84]

Ive seen an after hours bar raided two times and they were back open the next night. money still wins in this country.

 

[jeachy66]

I'm torn about the Ministry of Interior & Police crackdown in the Dominican Republic. On one hand, I want to see crime rates go down, but on the other hand, I worry about the authorities going too far and violating human rights.

 

[JD Jones]

I'm torn about the Ministry of Interior & Police crackdown in the Dominican Republic. On one hand, I want to see crime rates go down, but on the other hand, I worry about the authorities going too far and violating human rights.

Wait until there is someone in front of your house at 3am, every night, with his stereo rattling your windows and see if you change your mind.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Ive seen an after hours bar raided two times and they were back open the next night. money still wins in this country.

True but you haven't uncovered any major scandal either. Also, to be fair to the DR, any banana republic faces the same challenges. The whole place runs on corrupt transactions from the top to the bottom. It's the law of the jungle. As a harsh example for the political mouthpieces that have a significant investment in the country, look at what happened to a former member of this board. A humble, kind lady, brutally murdered by an evil, ungrateful Dominican husband and his sons. Walked scot free. Pathetic. Everyone is looking for their piece.

 

[RG84]

True but you haven't uncovered any major scandal either. Also, to be fair to the DR, any banana republic faces the same challenges. The whole place runs on corrupt transactions from the top to the bottom. It's the law of the jungle. As a harsh example for the political mouthpieces that have a significant investment in the country, look at what happened to a former member of this board. A humble, kind lady, brutally murdered by an evil, ungrateful Dominican husband and his sons. Walked scot free. Pathetic. Everyone is looking for their piece.

I'm referring to the article posted. Business shut down for not allowing people to sleep have peace. Nothing in the article talks about a major scandal. I'm stating that this is just show for the moment, unless something very drastic happens.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I'm referring to the article posted. Business shut down for not allowing people to sleep have peace. Nothing in the article talks about a major scandal. I'm stating that this is just show for the moment, unless something very drastic happens.

I think you missed my point. That behavior which you pointed out above in 6, is simply the rule of thumb. It's not as if this is new or shocking.

 

[CristoRey]

When livimg in Cristo Rey the P.N. wouldn't come down our street after 7pm for anything regardless of what was going. Loud music was a problem.

The only time we didn't have loud music being played was when they cut the electricity which back then was for several hours a day/ night. Double edged sword indeed.

 

[RG84]

I think you missed my point. That behavior which you pointed out above in 6, is simply the rule of thumb. It's not as if this is new or shocking.

Yes I did miss your point. I wasn't stating that is wasn't the rule of thumb. My point was this crack down or bust are just show. I'm hoping that this Halloween they will be ready for the mobs of young kids going crazy in la Zona. The last 2 Halloweens they reacted the next day like they didn't know it was going to happen. Even had a SWAT team out. These events are advertise all over.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Yes I did miss your point. I wasn't stating that is wasn't the rule of thumb. My point was this crack down or bust are just show. I'm hoping that this Halloween they will be ready for the mobs of young kids going crazy in la Zona. The last 2 Halloweens they reacted the next day like they didn't know it was going to happen. Even had a SWAT team out. These events are advertise all over.

Well I’m in the states for Halloween this year for the first time in 20 years, looking forward to visiting Delicious Orchards for apples and pumpkins. I’ll have to see how the kids have changed here when they come trick or treating, but certainly won’t be needing SWAT as this isn’t Chicago or San Fran!

 

[JD Jones]

Faride held a press conference to inform folks there's a new sheriff in town, and the heavy hand of the law against sound pollution will be a normal thing from now on. .

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Faride held a press conference to inform folks there's a new sheriff in town, and the heavy hand of the law against sound pollution will be a normal thing from now on. .

I guess we’ll see. Robert Fulcar was the son of man sent to reform public education as well.

 

[Gadfly]

Good news!
But remember, no matter where you live here, your new neighbor will buy a speaker and ruin your peace and quiet. It only takes one! Murphy’s Law.

 

[Notengo]

I have to see it before I believe it. I had my ultimate share last year with a grown colmado/bar next door and a festival bocina truck right across the street. For two weeks they were competing from 12:00 till 04:00 night. The whole house was shaking and rattling. Never been that close to a mental breakdown. No police, nothing.

 

[NanSanPedro]

I have to see it before I believe it. I had my ultimate share last year with a grown colmado/bar next door and a festival bocina truck right across the street. For two weeks they were competing from 12:00 till 04:00 night. The whole house was shaking and rattling. Never been that close to a mental breakdown. No police, nothing.

You're much more patient than I would be. I would have moved out if the landlord couldn't take care of the problem.

 

[windeguy]

I'm torn about the Ministry of Interior & Police crackdown in the Dominican Republic. On one hand, I want to see crime rates go down, but on the other hand, I worry about the authorities going too far and violating human rights.

Arresting people for playing music too loud at night is not a violation of human rights. Not even close.

I do recall years ago when people complained about loud music late at night, there were those that told them if they didn't like the DR they could leave.
In fact, it is Dominicans that suffer as well as gringos. I am glad to see the noise laws enforced, but that should happen more often than it does.