DNCD hauls in arms cache

[NewsWhore]

The National Drug Control Department (DNCD) has announced the capture of a Peruvian national and a Dominican who are said to be involved in the drug distribution network in the Boca Chica area. Along with the capture of the drug vendors, the DNCD also seized a sizeable weapons cache and several thousands of dollars. Former Peruvian Police colonel Maximo Villosada Angulo and Dominican Sergio Sepulveda Perez were arrested yesterday in possession of two pistols, .45 cal and 9 mm. After the arrests and the initial seizures, the authorities searched the alleged drug dealers' homes and found two rifles, two machine guns, two .12 ga. shotguns, US$57,000 in cash and a package of cocaine. The authorities also seized several vehicles that were used to distribute cocaine to mid-level distributors, according to the DNCD. El Nuevo Diario says that the DNCD seized a Jeep Laredo, a gray Nissan and a black Mitsubishi, which were delivered to the DNCD headquarters, together with the weapons and cash and displayed during a press conference held by DNCD spokesman Roberto Lebron. According to Lebron, DNCD commander Major General Rolando Rosado Mateo, who oversaw the operation together with prosecutors from the province of Santo Domingo, ordered a detailed investigation into the origin of the weapons. This investigation will include units from the intelligence sections of the Armed Forces, the National Police and personnel from the Ministry of the Interior, according to Lebron.

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