The Migration Agency carried out a wide-ranging series of raids over three days in different municipalities and sectors of the province of Puerto Plata. During the operation 511 foreigners were detained in Altamira, Guananico, La Isabela, Luperón, Sosúa and other sectors.
The operation, which began at dawn on Wednesday 6 June 2018, lasted 72 hours. Migration Agency agents and inspectors, members of the Northern Command of the Dominican Air Force, National Police and representatives of the Public Prosecution Service participated in the operation.
Following verification of the immigration status, 367 foreigners were taken to the border at Dajabon to be deported to Haiti, three were sent to the National Police in possession of homemade arms and drugs, and another two were sent to the Migration investigation department.
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Migración detiene cientos de extranjeros en Puerto Plata; decomisa armas
12 June 2018
