Drug gangs disputing points of sale have brought terror to the El Mango and El Matadero barrios in Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal province. Police and DNCD agents reportedly occupied the barrios yesterday, 19 July 2017, as reported in Listin Diario, after four persons were killed and at least three were injured in rival drug gang clashes. Listín Diario reporters say barrio people don’t dare to talk, fearing for their lives.
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Listin Diario
El Nuevo Diario
20 July 2017