Local February 8, 2019 - 11:27 am

US, Dominican agents arrest American wanted in Florida

Santo Domingo.- An American charged with conspiracy and possession of cocaine in Florida, was arrested in the National District by Antinarcotics (DNCD) agents with the support of US Marshalls, coordinated by the Justice Ministry.

“Dennis John Grubbs is accused of conspiracy and possession of cocaine with the intention of distributing it in the State of Florida,” the report says

The DNCD arrested the 52-year-old foreigner in his vehicle on a US warrant.

Grubbs, who was on the lam during two years, was deported to the United States on Thursday.

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