March 3rd 2024.
A man was on his way to Germany when authorities intercepted him at the Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. The man, a British national, had two suitcases with him that were filled with what was suspected to be cocaine. The incident occurred on Thursday and has since sparked an investigation by the National Drug Control Directorate.
The man, who is 32 years old, was planning to board a flight to Frankfurt when he was detained. Airport security officials, along with the National Drug Control Directorate, discovered a total of 36 packages of the drug hidden within the man's luggage. In a video shared on Instagram by the agency, officers can be seen carefully removing the packages from the black suitcase, which were barely concealed under the man's clothing.
According to the DNCD, the Public Ministry has also joined in on the investigation to determine if there are others involved in this attempted drug shipment. The agency has made it clear that they will not tolerate drug trafficking and will continue to strengthen their efforts in preventing it. This includes conducting interdiction operations not only at airports but also at ports, borders, and throughout the country.
The 36 packages of suspected cocaine have been sent to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences for testing to confirm the type and weight of the substance. This is an ongoing news story and updates will be provided as they become available. Stay tuned for more information.
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