# Dominican Republic Seizes Cocaine Ton

> Dominican forces arrest three Colombians after seizing over a ton of cocaine from a speedboat in Caribbean waters.
- Title: Dominican Republic Seizes Cocaine Ton · The Rio Times
- Summary: Dominican forces arrest three Colombians after seizing over a ton of cocaine from a speedboat in Caribbean waters. Dominican Republic seized 1,068 packages…
- Keywords: dominican republic, pedernales province, colombian men, cocaine seizure, dncd, us agencies, caribbean sea, drug smuggling, news, world, politics, Dominican
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/dominican-republic-cocaine-seizure-pedernales
- Author: Mateo Cruz
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:11:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dominican republic, pedernales province, colombian men, cocaine seizure, dncd, us agencies, caribbean sea, drug smuggling, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dominican Republic seized 1,068 packages of presumed cocaine from a Colombian speedboat off Pedernales province on 20 October 2026.