SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Jun. 4, CMC – Members of the Dominican Army detained 23 Haitian nationals found in the country without legal immigration status and involved in environmental destruction.
The police report that the operation uncovered charcoal kilns, felled trees, sacks of charcoal, and various agricultural tools, along with the seizure of 12 riding animals and an ox with a plow.
The detained group included seven men, 4 women, and 12 minors, who were transferred to the 10th Infantry Battalion headquarters for further processing.
The seized animals will be handed over to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources for appropriate action.
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