Radhames Ramirez supervises the burn.
SANTO DOMINGO.- Dominican Republic’s drug czar said Thursday that drug trafficking cases "bigger than Quirino’s" will be disclosed as early as next week, and which also involve military chiefs, politicians and civilians linked to the government.
National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD) director Radhamés Ramirez was referring to Quirino Paulino, arrested in December, 2004, who is currently awaiting trial in the U.S. on charges of trafficking 1,380 kilos of cocaine.
He said Paulino’s cocaine trafficking case will seem “very small for to the fat fish the DNCD pursues and prepares to dismantle," although declined to disclose details as to suspects or their places in society to prevent hindering the investigations.
The military official said since Paulino’s alleged network was dismantled, numerous cases with the same magnitude but with different names have been taken to court
Ramirez spoke prior to the incineration of two tons of cocaine, 23 kilos of heroin, and 10 of opium, placed on metal platforms in the Army’s 1st Infantry Brigade, Pedro Brand township.
Written by: MrDom, 12 Jun 2008 3:08 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, DN
Great news.... that's the way to fight against drugs... capturing the heads.....
Written by: HLuna, 12 Jun 2008 3:28 PM
From: United States
While its great news that the (DNCD) director is taking on “Fat fish ready to fall” I got see it before I believe it - in addition I have a question. Was the reporter of this article present when all the drugs were burn?
Written by: BLANCO, 12 Jun 2008 3:32 PM
From: Dominican Republic
now here is a carrot for us to chew on.. a little smoke and mirrors... what caes is he talking about?
I read listin diario every day and I haven't seen anything in there, then again they are the PRD mouthpiece now!!
Written by: Edward, 12 Jun 2008 3:54 PM
From: United States, Leominster, Massachusetts
For every head they catch another 10 are born. The War on Drugs is a waste of trillions of dollars that could be used for treatment for addicts instead. Humans will always seek euphoria-inducing substances...legally or illegally!!
Since drugs are illegal and very profitable it creates gang turf wars and more crime on the streets. The more they spend on fighting it the more drugs we see!
Written by: MrDom, 12 Jun 2008 4:15 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, DN
Edward, - Are you a drug distributor or a consumer?
Written by: Edward, 12 Jun 2008 4:21 PM
From: United States, Leominster, Massachusetts
No LOL. When I was younger I smoked weed a few times and one time I tried crack, but I never got hooked. I'm not condoning the abuse of drugs. I think it's a big problem, but I don't think that we will ever win the war and it only creates more violence because drug dealers shoot and kill each other. I also believe that we have way too many non-violent offenders in jails and prisons and that's why there's so much overcrowding.
Written by: Jander, 12 Jun 2008 4:59 PM
From: Dominican Republic
First thing I think when I read the story is that this guy just tipped off the "Fat Fish" that there is an ongoing investigation. This will certaunly allow them time to try and hide their assets and perhaps flee the country.
Not to bright or was it his way of letting his buddies know?
From: United States
The Paulino case were 1,380 kilos of cocaine were captured was HUGE. Anything close to that will make an immediate impact. The difference is that the drugs were captured along with Paulino and in this instance the infrastructure will take a hit. It is not easy to acquire and establish the infrastructure and government connections as one may think. Its like putting together an organization of trusted employees. If the DNCD can infiltrated the organization it will help further.
From: United States
I hope this sends a message to our Politicians, Police and Armed Forces officer, as well as the Cartel (de facto NGO) to use a different route for their shit product.
From: United States Virgin Islands, Christiansted.from the bar at the Comanche
they are probably burning old Listin news papers in that fire....the product has already been redistributed....Fast eddie did you get any in Lemster...just kidding.....
From: United States, Lawrence, massachusetts
I just hope that hipolitos name comes up. I would like to listen his dirty rhetoric before the judge.
From: United States Virgin Islands, Christiansted.from the bar at the Comanche
yes that would be nice and then Pepe would definitely have to give back the 12 rolexes
Written by: BASTA, 13 Jun 2008 7:41 AM
From: Dominican Republic, SPM
And I would love Lionels name to come up. Do you not think all this started 12 years ago. Legalize drugs. They never stopped prohibition!
From: United States, Lawrence, massachusetts
Hey basta, you should move to Amsterdamn. Soft drugs are legal there and take edward with you!
From: United States Virgin Islands, Christiansted.from the bar at the Comanche
Fast Eddie is cashing his refund check from the Betty Ford as we speak
Written by: zak325, 13 Jun 2008 9:15 AM
From: United States
I don't see the why the politicians have to make points by announcing future arrests, giving these guys the shsnce to hide their loot, transfer property and make a getaway. Having the door kicked in on their expensive homes would make the feel like the crimminals they are.
From: United States
Thanks..for the tip Mr. Czar.
What a scam this is. If you are about to arrest the big Fish or Fishes, you don't go the media and make a annoncement. Catch them first then have your 15 mins. of fame, and your media day.
I bet the people they are going to arrest are the ones who don't make enough drug money to bribe an official.
What a scam......these leaders all have to go back to the police & military academy and get reprogramed or demolish both academies, and rebuild from scratch.
Written by: NYCDR, 13 Jun 2008 5:14 PM
From: United States
Undercover, they have to pretend that they are fighting crime! Please dont steal their thunder.
You and I know better than that. You know that they are killing the competition for the big cats...
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I read listin diario every day and I haven't seen anything in there, then again they are the PRD mouthpiece now!!
Since drugs are illegal and very profitable it creates gang turf wars and more crime on the streets. The more they spend on fighting it the more drugs we see!
Not to bright or was it his way of letting his buddies know?
What a scam this is. If you are about to arrest the big Fish or Fishes, you don't go the media and make a annoncement. Catch them first then have your 15 mins. of fame, and your media day.
I bet the people they are going to arrest are the ones who don't make enough drug money to bribe an official.
What a scam......these leaders all have to go back to the police & military academy and get reprogramed or demolish both academies, and rebuild from scratch.
You and I know better than that. You know that they are killing the competition for the big cats...