Puerto Plata- The community of Maranatha, in the municipality of Sosúa, Puerto Plata, is in a state of concern after several violent incidents in recent hours, most of them involving Haitians, prompting residents to make an urgent appeal to the authorities.
According to information obtained, early Monday morning, a robbery took place in an apartment, which culminated in the arrest of a Haitian suspect by National Police officers in the morning.
A few hours later, a confrontation between two men, also Haitians, was reported on Canada Street in the same area.
Thanks to the timely intervention of community members, the incident did not escalate, although it caused fear among neighbors.
Residents of Maranatha express their concern about the increase in insecurity and demand greater police presence, as well as preventive measures by municipal and national authorities to preserve peace in the area.
The community is calling for firm and sustained action to prevent these incidents from recurring and escalating into violence.