Army locates with drones a group of 16 undocumented Haitians who were hiding in a house under construction in the border province of Dajabón, in a new migration interdiction operation by the Army of the Dominican Republic.
According to the military report, the Army of the Dominican Republic, supported by reconnaissance drones units, detected suspicious movements in a gray structure under construction located in the area of the Major Canal, in the La Fe community, municipality of Dajabón. Upon intervening at the site, the soldiers confirmed that the Army locates with drones a group composed of ten men, five women and a minor, all of Haitian nationality and in irregular migratory status.
Use of technology: Army locates with drones houses used as refuge
Federal military sources explain that the Army locates with drones possible crossing routes and hiding points used by human traffickers along the northern border. These equipment allow monitoring of difficult access areas, identifying abandoned or under construction buildings and reacting quickly without exposing troops to unnecessary risks.
In this case, aerial images showed movements inside the house under construction, which motivated the immediate deployment of a ground patrol. Upon confirming the presence of foreigners, they proceeded to their detention under the established protocol for cases of irregular migration.
Transfer to Migration and legal steps
After the operation in which the Army locates with drones the undocumented Haitians, the 16 detainees were transferred and handed over to the General Directorate of Migration (DGM). The institution is responsible for verifying their identity, checking their background and deciding on their possible repatriation, in compliance with Dominican laws and international agreements in force.
According to the standard procedure, the protection of the minor is prioritized, who must be evaluated by the competent authorities and, if necessary, by child protection organizations.
Border under pressure and continuous operations
In recent years, the province of Dajabón has become one of the main points of migratory pressure on the border with Haiti, with frequent operations in which the Army locates with drones groups trying to enter irregularly. The authorities point out that these actions seek to preserve security, public order and sovereignty, in coordination with other state organs.
Human rights organizations have insisted that these operations must be carried out respecting the dignity of the detained persons, guaranteeing access to information, water, food and repatriation processes adjusted to the law.
Army locates with drones and reinforces border surveillance
The military high command has reiterated that the Army of the Dominican Republic will maintain and reinforce the use of technology in the border strip, where the Army locates with drones not only irregular migrants, but also illicit activities related to contraband and merchandise trafficking. These operations form part of a broader border control strategy that includes ground patrols, check points and coordination with state intelligence.
While the situation in Haiti remains marked by political, economic and security crisis, Dominican authorities anticipate that migratory flows will continue, so the technological deployment, through actions in which the Army locates with drones irregular movements, profiles as a key tool for border management and compliance with existing migration laws.
