The Dominican Armada (Navy) says it stopped 86 people trying to get to Puerto Rico illegally over the weekend of 11-12 October 2014.
Captain Juan Pablo Sandoval Garcia said that 56 people, 26 Haitians and 30 Dominicans were arrested in Las Canitas in La Altagracia province.
Another 30, one woman and 29 men, were arrested out at sea, in a joint operation with the US Coast Guard.
In addition, with the assistance of Naval Intelligence, a man who is well known for organizing illegal journeys to Puerto Rico was also arrested.
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