The National Police, through the Central Intelligence Directorate (DINTEL), in coordination with the Public Ministryarrested a man who made serious threats against the transportation system Santo Domingo Metro, through a publication spread on a social network instant messaging.
The detainee was identified as Rafael Santana Mirely, 39 years oldresident in the Los Alcarrizos municipality, Santo Domingo province.
The arrest occurred after a focused operation carried out in the sectors Herrera’s Liberator and Las Mercedes The Alcarrizosafter the intelligence agencies received information about a publication in which the man detained today threatened to commit violent acts against Metro facilitiespointing out assumptions personal reasons and holding demonstrations that generated public alarm.
As part of the investigative process, a relative of the detainee was interviewed, who collaborated with the authorities, all in the presence of the Public Ministry.
Subsequently, Santana Mireland he was taken to DINTEL’s headquarters, where he remains in custody for investigation purposes, while the corresponding investigations are deepened and proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the law.
The National Police will continue working to guarantee citizen security, public order and the protection of critical infrastructure of the Statewhile warning that any threat that puts the life and tranquility of the population at risk will be duly investigated and punished.
