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Sosua police sacked after corruption allegations
The Sosua police force were in turmoil last week (May 29th) after the head of the National Police, Major General Rafael Guillermo Guzmán Fermín ordered the replacement of all police personnel in Sosua.
Growing dissatisfaction with the ability of the local police and constant rumours of police being involved in the distribution of drugs in the area were the reasons given for this drastic turn of events. Sosua residents say they are afraid to go out in the town after 8pm and that drug trafficking is now becoming blatantly visible.
Puerto Plata Department Inspector Colonel José Antonio Hernández Guzmán was replaced by Colonel Dionisio Rafael López, while Deputy Assistant Director of Criminal Investigations, Lieutenant Colonel Manuel de Jesús Féliz Bello, was replaced by Lieutenant Colonel José Mercedes Alcántara Ruiz.
All outgoing senior officers have been suspended for 30 days and sent to police headquarters in Santo Domingo for investigation.
Junior officers have been replaced and will also be investigated through the Central Directorate of Internal Affairs to determine whether they have any link with the allegations.
Several residents we spoke to were positive that the changes would improve the area. Previously residents had complained that there was a noticeable increase in drug trafficking on the streets over the last couple of years and that local police seemed unable or unwilling to do much about it.
Major General Guzmán Fermín has given strict instructions to the ingoing officers to be firm in their dealings with law breakers and drug dealers, insisting that priority be given to ensuring that that peace is restored to the tourist town, and that police always respect human rights.
The National Police head has also appealed to residents to continue to notify them of any actual or suspected crimes and they are committed to investigate them in a transparent and expeditious manner. A hotline number has also been set up for residents to call to report a crime on 809-685-2020. All callers will be treated in confidence.
In a separate statement at the National Palace, Major General Guzmán Fermín denied that violence and crime has increased in the country in recent months.
“We are going to deliver statistics showing that the most violent eastern area has seen reduced crime and violence due to preventative actions by the National Police.”
He reiterated that he can demonstrate that there has been a reduction in violence and crime, underpinned with statistical data they have, and an assessment made by staff.
He stressed that the Police are working with statistics, focusing on crimes in the neighbourhoods that most require it, and that it is of utmost importance to accept timely feedback from citizens and respect the individuals’ rights.
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This may work to our advantage.
[QUOTE=BoricuaOnline]Touristic police (Politur) arrested 30 dominican and haitian girls in Sosua today. The girls were acussed of prostitution and robbing to tourists. The girls used narcotics to sleep their victims and stealing their possesions.
The operative respond to the persistent complaints and denunciations of the hotel industralists of Sosúa and Puerto Plata, as well as of the own tourists, of which they were objects of despoliation of properties .
Longer drinking hours for some
The Ministry of the Interior and Police has announced that it will relax some restrictions on the sale of alcoholic beverages. The new measure will allow bars and other venues to stay open longer on one, specified, day a week.
In order to obtain the permission required, the establishment must request a permit in writing, specifying which day of the week they wish to remain open for the extended period. According to El Nuevo Diario, Minister Franklin Almeyda made the announcement during a meeting with bar, nightclub and restaurant owners. Each establishment must ensure proper security, including strict supervision of weapons and a safe place to store them. Santo Domingo has some 600 nightspots and over 65,000 corner stores known as "colmadones" that feature loud music and sidewalk service.
The decision could herald the end of the ban on alcohol sales outside hotels nationwide. The ban is in effect after midnight on Monday to Thursday, and after 2am on weekends and holidays.
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It appears as though Sosua has a new police force that's cracking down on these girls. If in fact this is the case it could sway the Chicas to pick the first gringo who offers 2000 peso to get them off the streets fast during the nights. Worst case scenario for them is, if they do wait out the night for the 3000 plus peso gringo it's like the game Monopoly don't collect $200 go strait to Jail.