On Wednesday, 16 April, the Dominican Armada (Navy) reported the arrest of 69 people who had illegally boarded and traveled on boats with the intent of reaching Puerto Rico. Of the total, 52 were foreigners: 39 were Haitians and 13 were Cubans, who paid traffickers to organize a trip from La Altagracia and Saona Island to Puerto Rico. The General Commander of the Armada reported so far they have arrested 822 persons (this year?) attempting to illegally travel to Puerto Rico.