Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.
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Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
Authorities are working to determine the cause of the deaths and whether the substance found on the boat contained cocaine or heroin.
Franco, 23, is on administrative leave by Major League Baseball and the player's association through July 14.
Four flight attendants who worked at major international airlines and flew from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic were charged for allegedly smuggling drug money.
Gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations late Friday.
The CDC noted that so-called medical tourism is becoming more common among Americans seeking cheaper procedures quickly.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernández, was arrested in the Dominican Republic on domestic violence charges.
The 22-year-old Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl and sending the child's mother monthly payments.
Franco, who was detained Monday in the northern province of Puerto Plata, hasn't been charged with any crimes
Prosecutors requested that a judge hold Franco on an $86,000 bond
Wander Franco has been arrested in the Dominican Republic after being interviewed by prosecutors
At least six communities were cut off by heavy rains
Slosar said the USBP encountered migrants from China, Ecuador, Cuba, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Hurricane Fiona continues to churn in the Caribbean affecting Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
