Local August 2, 2018 - 10:22 am

National Police detains 167 for noise pollution

Police confiscate sound systems. Image from hoy.com.do

Santo Domingo.- The National Police detained 167 people during the month of July for violating the legal dispositions that regulate the volume of sound systems.

They seized 567 amplifiers, 780 speakers, and 204 sound systems along with other sound equipment.

“The Police is working tirelessly to maintain the peace and increase citizen safety. Rest assured that our more than 37,000 agents are always willing to serve you and provide all the necessary help in cases of situations of conflict.”

If inconsiderate neighbors in your area are disturbing the peace for you and your family, you can access the mobile app Tu PoliciApp RD, to report the problem.

COVID-19

January 8, 2025 - 10:18 am

Call for action against unregulated plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic

January 7, 2025 - 2:08 pm

Surge in alcohol poisoning among minors during holiday season raises concern

January 7, 2025 - 11:25 am

Dominican government announces 25% salary increase for doctors

January 5, 2025 - 8:00 am

In 50 weeks, 161 maternal deaths and 2,056 infants

MOST READ

Bavaro & Punta Cana

Dominican Republic celebrates record 11 million tourists

Tourism

Canadians, Europeans and Americans occupy 98% of hotels in Punta Cana, Cap Cana and Bávaro

Tourism

A Tale of Two Islands: Youtubers from Cuba share their experiences in the Dominican Republic

Tourism

Insecurity stalls Haiti’s tourism growth in 2024

MORE NEWS

Local

U.S. Marshals visit the DNCD

Sports

Fernando Tatis named Manager of the Year by LIDOM

Local

Carolina Mejía to join Yale conference in February

Local

Street vendors protest imminent eviction on Duarte Highway