From The Rio Times · Mateo Cruz · · 1m 20s
Dominican Republic Seizes Cocaine Ton
Dominican forces arrest three Colombians after seizing over a ton of cocaine from a speedboat in Caribbean waters.
In brief
Dominican forces arrest three Colombians after seizing over a ton of cocaine from a speedboat in Caribbean waters. Dominican Republic seized 1,068 packages of presumed cocaine from a Colombian speedboat off Pedernales province on 20 October 2026. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Cocaine Seizure Details
Dominican forces seized 1,068 packages of presumed cocaine in 36 sealed bales, more than one metric tonne, from a 40-foot speedboat.
Arrests Made
Three Colombian men were arrested and referred to Pedernales Public Ministry for alleged violations of Law 50-88 on Drugs and Controlled Substances.
US Support
US agencies including DEA, SOUTHCOM, JIATF-South, INL, and CBP supported the operation with intelligence and resources.
Location
The seizure occurred several nautical miles south-west of Isla Beata in Pedernales province, Caribbean Sea off south-west Dominican Republic.
Boat Equipment
The speedboat had two 300-horsepower outboard motors, 12 fuel tanks, three batteries, Starlink satellite internet, and GPS navigators.
Legal Status
The three men remain suspects until a court rules, with coercion measures expected under Dominican law.
Why It Matters
Dominican Republic sits on key Caribbean drug-smuggling routes with US agencies supporting interdiction efforts.
What Next
INACIF will determine the exact weight, and court proceedings may follow for the three suspects.
The bottom line
Dominican Republic seized 1,068 packages of presumed cocaine from a Colombian speedboat off Pedernales province on 20 October 2026.
