New Highway Patrol Service for the North Coast

by Edward Rivas
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Published November 8, 2014
· Updated December 2, 2014

MOPC Patrol Service put into service on the North Coast

PUERTO PLATA.-Minister of Public Works, Gonzalo Castillo, introduced a new highway patrol service considered important for Protection and Roadside Assistance of the Dominican Republic North Coast, a service that began Wednesday spanning the entire Atlantic coast from Puerto Plata to Las Terrenas, and the Samaná province. In this regard, he said the route that covers thousands of tourists who visit the country each year can now enjoy greater security of the natural beauty when driving in the areas.

”We are sure that the sense of security that will be felt by our foreign and local visitors will contribute to the growth and development ofall these communitites” said Castillo. He highlighted the role it has played so far and the Military Police Commission, which operates attached to the MOPC ( Public Works Ministry ), which is responsible for security and protection in road motorways and main roads in the country. Castillo spoke at the ceremony of commissioning of the Protection and Roadside Assistance Service in Puerto Plata-Sosua-Cabarete-Río San Juan-Cabrera-Nagua-Las Terrenas, activity performed at the Grand Paradise Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, and attended by civilian, military and police authorities of the provinces which will cover the new Corridor.

The head of Public Works said that President Danilo Medina ordered the opening of the service three months ago. ”We are confident that in a few days the users of these pathways may feel pleased to