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Local January 5, 2026 | 10:06 am

U.S. citizen arrested at Puerto Plata Airport with suspected marijuana

Puerto Plata.- A U.S. citizen was arrested at Gregorio Luperón International Airport after authorities seized 17 packages of suspected marijuana and multiple items linked to drug use and packaging during an inspection of a suitcase arriving from Newark, United States.

The seizure took place after canine units and security perso... Read more

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