PEDERNALES, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – A stringent holiday safety initiative resulted in the seizure of over 130 motorcycles and multiple arrests, yielding a significant decline in emergency medical cases at the Dr. Elio Fiallo Hospital. The operation, spanning the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 festivities, was implemented by local law enforcement to curb traffic accidents and public brawls commonly associated with the celebratory period.
Authorities showcased the impounded motorcycles, comprising a wide range of makes and engine capacities, at the local police station. The commanding officer confirmed that numerous individuals detained for disrupting public order were subsequently released. This preventive strategy focused on maintaining peace and safety on the roads throughout various districts of this border province.
An observable intensification of surveillance patrols was a hallmark of the operation. Police units, utilizing both motorcycles and vans, conducted constant patrols of urban streets. Their mandate included strict enforcement of regulations against excessively loud music, reckless high-speed driving, public nuisances, and the operation of vehicles without proper lighting or registration.
The comprehensive “Security for Life 2025-2026” campaign featured a multi-agency collaboration. Personnel from the Army, the Cesfront border security corps, and the National Directorate of Migration were deployed across the province, executing coordinated tasks to ensure public safety. This integrated approach is credited with substantially reducing incidents contrary to community standards during the holidays.