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Dominican Republic seizes firearms destined for Haiti

AUTHORITIES in the Dominican Republic said on Tuesday that they seized 36,000 cartridges, 23 firearms and more than two-dozen rifle and pistol chargers from a Miami shipment destined for Haiti.

Agents also confiscated a submachine gun and a charger for a .50-calibre rifle, according to a statement from the Dominican customs office.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing and that they are working with agencies including the United States Department of Homeland Security. 

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