Authorities within the Dominican Republic introduced Friday that they confiscated almost 9.5 tons of cocaine, the most important drug seizure within the nation’s historical past.
The $250 million price of medication have been discovered nestled inside a banana cargo that arrived on the Caucedo port within the capital of Santo Domingo, the nation’s most vital seaport. The cargo had been despatched from Guatemala and was destined for Belgium, mentioned Carlos Devers, spokesman for the Dominican Republic’s Anti-Drug Company.
Ten suspects have been detained, he mentioned at a press convention.
Authorities up to now this yr have seized almost 47 tons of medication.
The second largest seizure on document was reported in 2006, when officers discovered greater than 5,680 kilos (2,580 kilograms) on the Caucedo port.
The Dominican Republic has lengthy been thought-about a significant drug transit level.
