Crime in the Dominican Republic

There have been reports of crimes against tourists in the Dominican Republic (as noted by the US state department).^[1]

Drug transportation

The Dominican Republic has become a trans-shipment point for Colombian drugs destined to Europe as well as the United States and Canada.^[2][3] Money laundering via the Dominican Republic is favored by Colombian drug cartels for the ease of illicit financial transactions.^[2] In 2004 it was estimated that 8% of all cocaine smuggled into the United States had come through the Dominican Republic.^[4] The Dominican Republic responded with increased efforts to seize drug shipments, arrest and extradite those involved, and combat money-laundering.

References

1. ^ http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html
2. ^ ^{a b} "CIA – The World Factbook – Dominican Republic". Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/dr.html. Retrieved 2007-06-04. 
3. ^ NYT 2000-07-09
4. ^ Ribando, Claire (2005-03-05). "Dominican Republic: Political and Economic Conditions and Relations with the United States." (PDF). CRS Report for Congress. http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/46402.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-29.