Migration intervenes FRIUSA in Bávaro and detains 253 foreigners in irregular status
Foreigners were deported from the Haina holiday resort to their country of origin
Bávaro, HIGUEY. – The General Directorate of Immigration (DGM) ordered a broad interdiction operation in the town of “Friusa,” here, and arrested more than 250 foreigners without documents proving their presence in Dominican territory.
The intervention of the agency responsible for immigration control and enforcement of Law 285-04, which regulates the stay of foreigners in national territory, was ordered in response to complaints from civil authorities, business sectors and local communities about the large number of people wandering around the area, especially Haitians in an irregular situation.
In a press release, the DGM reiterated that it will continue to comply with the law, its implementing decree, the mandate of the Defense and Security Council of the Republic and the guidelines of President Luis Abinader.
For the operation, which lasted several hours, DGM agents worked together with members of the Army, the Air Force, the Navy of the Dominican Republic, the National Police and CIUTRAN.
He explained that the action was carried out in compliance with human rights and without harming the dignity of any of the 227 men and 28 women detained.
The detainees were taken to the Haina resort, in the province of San Cristóbal, where they will be processed for their subsequent repatriation to their country of origin, with all the guarantees of national and international law.
The official body also stated the legitimacy of the Dominican government's decision to regulate the Haitian presence, in accordance with the country's laws.
He also justified that the authorities must ensure that all citizens, national and foreign, are duly documented and registered.
By: Communications Department.