Dominican Republic Emerges as Caribbean Drug Transit Hub
The Dominican Republic has become the Caribbean’s top cocaine transit point amid weak port security and a single large scale scanner. Authorities seized 9 tons last year and 3 tons in January, with DEA officials warning the trend could set new records. US concerns center on port oversight and a controversial security contract tied to donor-linked firms.
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