The president of the National Directorate of Control of Drugs (DNCD), Vice Admiral José Cabrera Ulloa, highlighted the leadership of the government of President Luis Abinader in the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organized criminality, during the graduation of the 124 promotion of the promotion of the promotion of the promotion of the Basic course of the sensitive research unit (SIU), held in the center of training of the control of control of Drugs of the United States (DEA) In Quantico, Virginia.
In his speech, Cabrera Ulloa said that in the last five years the Dominican Republic has seized more than 224 tons of Drugs illegal, a record that consolidates the leadership of the country in the region in the fight against drug trafficking.
“This achievement has been possible, to a large extent, thanks to the constant support of the DEAwho has worked shoulder with our units, contributing training, intelligence And operational support, “he said.
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The official said that the figures exhibited by the country are not the product of chance, but of the professionalism of the agents, trained in programs where they acquire tactical, investigative and international cooperation tools, which make a difference in the field.
“On behalf of President Abinader, I want to express our most sincere recognition of the administrator, Terrance Cole, whose vision has strengthened International cooperation and enhanced the impact of our joint operations, “he said.
He affirmed that this training It marks the fifteenth time when members of the country of the country participate in this rigorous training.
Training and results
The president of the DNCD He said that before this class, 201 members had already completed the basic course, allowing to build a solid base of Experience and capacitieswhat he says, translates into Tangible results and forceful in the fight against transnational organized crime.
The head of the anti -narcotics organism of the Dominican Republic He expressed his thanks to the entire administration and team of the DEAincluding the special agent in the Caribbean region, Michael Miranda, and the aggregate in the Dominican RepublicKaleb Sanderson.
Meanwhile, Miranda said that “it is an honor to congratulate the graduates of the Basic course of the sensitive research unit, who today culminate a formation stage that reinforces our joint capabilities in the fight against organized crime. “
