Dominican authorities seize 321 cocaine packages in Caucedo port

Dominican authorities announced the seizure of 321 packages of suspected cocaine hidden in the floor of a container at the Multimodal Port of Caucedo, in Boca Chica, Santo Domingo province. The container, carrying wooden boards, had arrived from Peru and was destined for Germany. The discovery followed a specialized inspection that lasted more than 12 hours, during which agents detected structural inconsistencies beneath the container's floor Source: diariolibree.

Related seizures

This operation follows a similar seizure last week at the same terminal, where 303 blocks were found hidden with the same modus operandi—between the floor bars of a container. That container, loaded with wood, originated in Peru and had the United Kingdom as its final destination Source: infobae, eldiado, listindiario. Authorities have linked the two seizures, suggesting a coordinated smuggling route from Peru through the Dominican Republic to Europe Source: diariolibree.

Other interdictions

In a separate operation, the DNCD intercepted 100 electronic cigarettes (vapers) containing a liquid presumed to be marijuana at the Haina Oriental port. The devices were hidden in a double bottom of a package declared as used clothing and canned food, sent from Brooklyn, New York, to a recipient in Piedra Blanca, Jarabacoa, La Vega province Source: infobae, eldiado.

Investigation and next steps

All seized substances have been sent under chain of custody to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) for analysis to determine the exact type and weight. The Public Ministry and the DNCD have opened investigations to identify and arrest those responsible for these international drug trafficking operations Source: diariolibree, infobae, eldiado, listindiario.