Last weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August the Police carried out several operations throughout the National District and in Santo Domingo province together with the Public Prosecution service. A total of 144 people were arrested in bars, including 20 minors, and they confiscated 17 firearms and more than 57 hookahs.
The operation ended on Monday 26 August in Villa Juana where residents had complained about the noise. In total the authorities closed 14 entertainment centers where minors who were found drinking were later handed over to their parents or guardians.
Meanwhile, in Santiago the police arrested eight suspected criminals who were on the run and confiscated one firearm.
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