Travel numbers in Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic are surging as visitors flock to enjoy the year-round warmth of the sun-soaked island. The country’s remarkable stability and safety are some of the main factors behind the Dominican Republic’s soaring popularity, with more travelers choosing the Caribbean national over other competitors. With hundreds of tourism …
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An American minor was shot dead in the Dominican while on vacation with his family. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday in the vicinity of Cibao International Airport in the northern part of the country. Officials have launched a full-scale investigation into the shocking murder, which has attracted widespread attention from within the Dominican Republic …
Security for tourists in the Dominican Republic (DR) has been given a boost. Thanks to a new investment in vehicles for the Tourism Police (Politur). This is the latest move by the Dominican Republic to ensure the safety of visitors. The $2 million investment has delivered 65 purpose-built pick-up trucks and motorcycles for the Politur. …
Airport officials in Punta Cana International Airport detained two Dominican citizens who were found carrying over 50 kilograms of presumed drugs en route to Europe. The massive find is a result of enhanced anti-drug efforts in Dominican airports, involving various law enforcement agencies. Anti-drug officers and personnel from the Dominican Republic intelligence agency were carrying …
Earlier this month, Dominican law enforcement personel detained the pilots and crew members of a Canadian charter airline after the aircraft was found carrying parcels of cocaine. In total, eleven crew members were questioned by authorities, but only 5 remain detained. Pivot Airlines, the charter company that owns the aircraft, issued a statement calling for …