Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Last men and destroy booth allegedly dedicated to the sale of illicit substances in Constanza

Constanza. - Residents and family members of a young man killed in the San Isidro (La Tayota) sector of the municipality of Constanza, took the decision to tear down and burn a booth where illicit substances were allegedly sold, according to complaints. The event occurred after agents of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) had an incident with an individual identified as Iluminado de los Santos Gracia, 36 years old, who allegedly resisted being searched, and was later killed by the authorities.

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As tensions rise in the area, community members, expressing great concern, state they will not allow this type of sales point in the community again, denouncing actions they consider inappropriate by DNCD agents, which they believe stimulate and lead to these types of cases and tragedies. or Esmil de Jesús Hernández Capellán

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