In a significant international law enforcement operation, a fugitive evading Dominican justice for 16 years has been apprehended through coordinated efforts between U.S. and Dominican authorities. The capture marks the conclusion of one of the Caribbean nation’s longest-running manhunts.
The subject, identified as 65-year-old Ygnacio Ney Díaz, commonly known by the alias ‘Bácora,’ was deported from United States territory via a specially coordinated immigration enforcement flight. His arrival at Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez Las Américas International Airport (AILA) culminated in immediate arrest by awaiting National Police officials.
Díaz’s legal troubles originate from a violent incident dated December 17, 2010, in Barahona province. Dominican judicial authorities had issued arrest warrant No. 2909-2011 on February 1, 2011, charging him with homicide alongside multiple violations under the nation’s Weapons Law, including illegal trade, carrying, and possession of firearms.
The breakthrough came through the Organized Crime Network (OCN) unit of INTERPOL Santo Domingo, which verified Díaz’s status under an active Red Notice—an international request to locate and provisionally arrest an individual pending extradition. This verification triggered coordinated surveillance and capture procedures with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Following his arrest, Díaz was transferred to the custody of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, where he will face formal judicial proceedings for the alleged crimes. The operation demonstrates enhanced bilateral security cooperation between the United States and the Dominican Republic in combating cross-border crime and apprehending long-term fugitives.