The Dominican Republic Navy stopped to five citizens of Haitian nationality during a maritime interdiction operation carried out in the vicinity of Cayo Turoru, Montecristi province.
The detained were intercepted aboard an artisanal vessel while carrying out security activities. illegal unreported fishing.
After their capture, they were placed at the disposal of the General Directorate of Migration for the corresponding purposes.
Operations
He operational was part of the guidelines of the Operation Sovereign Shield and of Gabion Planstrategies implemented by the institution to counteract threats on the maritime border, including irregular migration and unreported fishing.
- Through a statement, the Dominican Republic Navy reiterated his commitment to protect the country’s maritime resources and guarantee security in coastal areas, in compliance with its mission to protect the marine environment.
