Dominican army detains over 90,000 undocumented Haitians in six months
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CMC) — The Dominican Republic Army says it transferred 90,018 undocumented Haitian nationals to the General Directorate of Migration over the past six months following operations in multiple provinces.
In a statement on Wednesday, the army said that from August 17, 2024 to February 17, 2025 authorities also referred 275 individuals, including civilians and military personnel, to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for involvement in human trafficking.
During this period, 1,210 vehicles used for transporting undocumented migrants were seized.
Army Commander Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez reaffirmed the institution’s firm stance against human trafficking, ensuring that those involved face legal consequences.
The operations reflect continued efforts to strengthen border security and enforce immigration laws in the country.
