Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Navy (ARD) reported that, after locating a boat of unknown origin and manufacture on the coast of Río San Juan, 14 skeletons with identities of Senegalese and Mauritanian origin were found on board.
In addition, a backpack containing 12 packages of a substance presumably cocaine or heroin was found in the presence of the competent authorities.
The seized substance was handed over to members of the National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD) for the corresponding procedures.
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The institution reported that it will continue to investigate this discovery in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor’s Office to determine the causes and origin of this maritime tragedy of foreign origin.
The Navy reiterated its commitment to security and compliance with the law in our territorial waters, and will continue to work diligently to clarify this unfortunate incident.
