The president of the Republic, Luis Abinaderurged this Thursday those who “bring restlessness” to the population to surrender to the authorities peacefully because, otherwise, they will be wanted by law enforcement officials.
“I ask those who are acting in our neighborhoods, our sectors, bringing restlessness, that they surrender in a peaceful way because if they don’t (they do), they will be found wherever they are, “he said.
These statements by the president were made during the announcement of a joint operation by the National Police and the Armed Forces, to guarantee peace amid an increase in criminal acts in the country.
Likewise, Abinader’s request came days after the death of four alleged members of the criminal gang known as “The Minors” or “Chuky Bad” at the hands of members of the Central Directorate of Investigation (Dicrim) of the Police.
According to official reports, the deaths of Miguel Ángel Calderón, known as “Bombo” and was identified as the ringleader of the gang, Kelvin Santos de la Cruz, Yeral David Peralta and another still unknown person, occurred during an exchange of fire with members of the uniformed.
In addition, two men identified as Rafelín Perdomo and Francisco Alberto were injured in the raid.
the operative
Regarding these new measures, the head of state assured that it will start this afternoonalthough he did not specify the time or the communities that will be patrolled.
He also stated that it will be extended for as long as necessary and that if resources are lacking, they will look for it.
However, at the time of the announcement, made on the esplanade of the National Police Palace, the number of agents who will participate in the operation was not reported.
Delinquency
Similarly, Abinader acknowledged an increase in reported cases of criminal acts and violence, noting that these have been adding up since the reopening of the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“After situations such as the pandemic, which have forced a general confinement of the population, and then an opening after a year and a half of confinements and curfews, that has caused throughout the world, and in the Dominican Republican increase in assaults, robberies and criminal acts,” he said.