Jhovanny De Jesús Metz Cruz, alias “Macho”, captured in Jamaica, linked to the case of truck driver Deivy Carlos Abreu
In an international cooperation operation, authorities managed to capture Jhovanny De Jesús Metz Cruz in Jamaica, better known as “Macho,” who was actively sought for his alleged participation in the death of truck driver Deivy Carlos Abreu, in an event that shocked the city of Santiago.
The arrest was confirmed following intelligence efforts coordinated between INTERPOL Dominican Republic, the Cibao Central Regional Directorate, and Jamaican security forces. The individual, who had an active arrest warrant under number 2026-AJ0030957-8, was located outside the national territory after having managed to leave the country using false documentation.
Extradition process and international coordination
Following his arrest, Dominican authorities have initiated the necessary diplomatic and legal protocols to finalize the transfer of Metz Cruz to the Dominican Republic. It is expected that, in the coming hours, the accused will be placed at the disposal of local justice to face the charges brought against him in connection with the tragic death of Abreu.
This operation is a reflection of the effectiveness in the coordination between international and local security agencies, ensuring that those who attempt to evade justice outside the country are located and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Alofoke Deportes
The impact of the case in Santiago
The murder of truck driver Deivy Carlos Abreu has been a matter of high public interest, prompting constant demands for justice from his relatives. With this new arrest, the Public Prosecutor’s Office is advancing the investigation, adding “Macho” to the list of those involved who are already in prison for this crime.
The Dominican authorities maintain their commitment to clarifying the facts and strengthening the accusatory file. It is expected that, once the detainee sets foot on Dominican soil, the institution will hold an official press conference to detail the next steps of the judicial process and the chronology of the operation that allowed for his location in Jamaica.
