Orlando Sanford International Airport has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in air connectivity with the official announcement of Arajet’s new direct service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, set to commence on October 26, 2025. This marks Arajet as the first Dominican airline to operate from Central Florida and the first international commercial flight in Sanford Airport’s history. The service will feature three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—utilizing Arajet’s state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, offering enhanced connectivity, comfort, and competitive pricing for travelers seeking to explore the Caribbean’s premier tourist destination. The announcement event saw the participation of key figures, including Dominican Republic’s Consul General in Orlando, Antonio Rosario, who emphasized the significance of this route for the Dominican diaspora. Sanford International Airport officials, including Executive President Nicole Guillet Martz and Board Members Kenneth Bentley and Benny Crosby, also celebrated the economic and connectivity benefits for Central Florida. Arajet’s Vice President of Communications and External Relations, Manuel Luna, reiterated the airline’s commitment to connecting the diaspora with their roots and positioning the Dominican Republic as a Caribbean hub. Jessica Weinerth, Arajet’s Vice President of Sales and Distribution, highlighted the airline’s expansive network, which now connects 28 destinations across 13 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean. Raquel Reyes, Director of the Dominican Republic Tourism Promotion Office for Central Florida, underscored the increased seat availability and the convenience of Sanford Airport for local passengers. Arajet was also honored as Company of the Year at the ninth annual Best of Sanford Excellence Awards, recognizing its leadership in international connectivity and contributions to tourism and economic development. Tickets for the new route are now available, with promotional fares offered to passengers.
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Argenis Kodigo, linked to the Kodigo VIP nightclub, turns himself in for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.
In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Argenis Santana Herrera, also known as Argenis Kodigo, was arrested on Friday by the Public Ministry. Santana Herrera was a key figure in an alleged drug trafficking and money laundering network that was dismantled earlier this week through a coordinated effort involving the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD). His arrest followed a court order, and he voluntarily surrendered to authorities at the Santo Domingo Este Prosecutor’s Office and the Unit for the Capture of Fugitives, Rebels, and Convicts (UCAPREC).
The operation, which took place last Monday, also led to the arrests of Alfredo Samboy Féliz (Burungo) and Suleica Herrera Geraldo. A team of 21 prosecutors from the Santo Domingo Este Prosecutor’s Office, supported by 150 DNCD agents and Navy personnel, conducted 15 simultaneous raids across the National District, Santo Domingo Este, and Baní in Peravia province. These raids targeted members of the criminal organization responsible for seizing 20 packages of cocaine in September 2024 in Villa Mella.
During the operation, authorities confiscated substantial assets, including two houses, four apartments, a villa, a pharmacy, firearms, two nightclubs (Kodigo VIP and Flow Room), vehicles, a recreational boat, a drone, a satellite phone, five Jet Skis, clothing, documents, money in both pesos and dollars, electronic equipment, cell phones, and other evidence linked to the investigation.
The dismantling of this criminal network was the result of extensive surveillance and intelligence work conducted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and DNCD agents. Authorities have indicated that their investigations into the case are ongoing, with efforts to uncover further details and connections within the organization.