Man arrested for the illegal capture of a manta ray in Las Terrenas
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has confirmed the arrest of a man allegedly involved in the illegal capture of a manta ray in the tourist area of Las Terrenas, Samaná province. This incident, which has caused great indignation, occurred last Friday, immediately mobilizing environmental authorities.
After receiving the report on the incident, the competent authorities initiated a rigorous investigation process to clarify the details of the event and locate all those responsible for this attack on the local marine fauna.
Legal process in progress
According to the information provided by the Ministry of Environment, the captured individual has already been placed at the disposal of the corresponding judicial authorities. The case remains under investigation to determine legal responsibilities in accordance with the current environmental regulations in the Dominican Republic.
The Ministry of Environment indicated that the case is in the hands of the corresponding authorities, while possible responsibilities related to the capture of the manta ray in Las Terrenas are being determined.
Alofoke DeportesThe authorities maintain their commitment to protecting protected species on our coasts and ensure that the sanctions established by law will be applied to prevent these types of illegal actions from being repeated in the country’s tourist destinations.
