Following allegations that officers of the tourist police (CESTUR) arrest women walking alone and will release them after paying a ransom, the colonel of CESTUR took appropriate measures.
Colonel Ignacio Peña Grullón made the announcement in the TV program 'Todo Incluido' where Mayor Ilana Neumann, Deputy Tourism Minister Julio Almonte and the director of tourism Lorenzo Sancassani were also present.
The Colonel believes that the rights of these women should also be respected.
Henceforth with every arrest of a sex worker there should be a prosecutor present.
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The release after an arrest should also be authorized by the Ministry of Justice.
Furthermore, the colonel pointed out that there have been rumors for abuse by officers of CESTUR, but that so far there is no evidence.
The Colonel also said that women walking alone may only be arrested if they harass tourists or for outrageous conduct on public roads.
The attendees at the 'Todo Incluido' program made it clear that the policy for Sosúa will not be adjusted.
This despite the protests last Wednesday August 31 by the business people of Sosúa.
The closing times remain for the bars and restaurants, Pedro Clisante remains closed in the evening to traffic and the four discos and bars stay closed (for now).
The mayor said that Sosúa has a lot to offer as a family resort.
A beautiful beach, a paradise for diving, a variety of restaurants and fun bars.
Sosúa deserves a better image than the bad image it has as a sex resort.
Source: Puerto Plata Habla
