District Attorney Francisco Domínguez and Drug Control Department agents participated in a Friday night blitz of three discotheques frequented by middle class and upper middle class clientele. Press reports named Jubilee at the Jaragua, and mentioned another was located in a Winston Churchill mall. The blitz was held on occasion of April being the month for the prevention of child abuse. During the blitz, 30 minors were detained until their parents got there to pick them up. Several 13 to 14 years olds were among the group. No arrests were made, but the DA said that the blitzes would continue. The discos face a maximum penalty of being shut down for 15 days if minors are again found on the premises. The operation began at 11 pm and concluded at 3 am. The DA requested the cooperation of the parents to not allow their children to frequent the discotheques. Establishments also face a fine of RD$2,000-RD$20,000 for selling alcohol to a minor, and jail sentence of six months to two years. (3 April 2000)
