SANTO DOMINGO – In a significant nationwide enforcement operation, Dominican authorities detained hundreds of individuals for immigration violations this week. The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) executed coordinated interdiction operations on Monday, December 1, 2025, resulting in the apprehension of 587 persons found to be residing in the country without legal status.
The operations spanned multiple strategic locations, highlighting a comprehensive approach to border and internal control. Key areas targeted included the northern border regions of Cañongó and Dajabón, the eastern tourist zone of Verón, the southern locality of Felipina de Bahoruco, the southwestern port city of Barahona, and Villa Vásquez in Monte Cristi. Operations were also conducted in Los Ríos, a sector of the capital, Santo Domingo.
In a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration, the DGM received an additional 407 individuals transferred from separate interdiction initiatives conducted by the nation’s security forces. The Dominican Army referred 233 persons, the National Police transferred 63, and the Specialized Border Security Corps (CESFRONT) contributed 111 referrals.
Combining both its own operations and the inter-agency transfers, the DGM processed a total of 994 individuals for irregular immigration status. Following official procedures, the vast majority—917 persons—were subsequently deported from the country. The DGM emphasized that these actions are not isolated incidents but rather constitute a routine component of its ongoing national immigration control strategy. This strategy is implemented in tight coordination with various security and border protection agencies across the Dominican Republic to maintain the integrity of the nation’s immigration laws.