In a coordinated set of operations by the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and the Public Ministry, eight raids and fifteen interdictions were carried out in the neighborhoods of Los Olivas, Cristo Rey, Aguas Negras, La 30, Los Callejones, and Los Sufridos of the province of Puerto Plata. The objective of the action was to dismantle a micro-trafficking scheme operating in the area.
Arrested suspects and seized evidence
The agents arrested Edinson Manuel Martínez Castillo, Aury Esther González Tavárez, and Carlos de la Cruz. In the operation, 295 packages of a presumably marijuana plant, with an approximate weight of 1 036.9 grams, 19 doses of a presumed rock material that is crack, weighing 153.1 grams, and several portions of a substance considered molly, with a weight of 2.2 grams were seized.
Additionally, a 9mm caliber pistol, three chargers, of which one had a capacity of 30 cartridges, nine digital scales, four cell phones, and RD$2,050 in cash were confiscated.
Legal procedure and forensic analysis
The three arrested suspects, along with the recovered evidence, were placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry of Puerto Plata for the relevant legal proceedings. The substances found were sent to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF), where the analysis will proceed to determine with precision their nature and final weight.
Context and repercussions
The province of Puerto Plata has registered an increase in cases of local drug micro-trafficking in recent months. The intervention of the DNCD and the Public Ministry reflects the commitment of the authorities to the fight against local narcotics and the protection of the community.
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