Thursday, José Eugenio Matos de la Cruz, General Commander of the Dominican army said that border surveillance is strengthened in anticipation of the influx of Haitians with the approach of the end of year festivities.

He said that this included the Operation Shield, implemented since last year and which has so far been successful https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-12956-haiti-security-operation-shieldon-the-dominican-border.html

He warned that all foreigners, whatever their nationality,that do not meet immigration measures, even if they have legal documents, will be put under investigation.

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