In December 1995, the country's drug law was amended to criminalize money laundering and provide for asset seizure in criminal cases. Weaknesses in the justice system continue to hinder Dominican counter-drug efforts. The Dominican Republic is a party to the 1988 UN Convention. Status of Country A largely unpatrolled coast, porous border with Haiti, and poorly paid and under-equipped law enforcement units make the Dominican Republic attractive to traffickers. Small boats are under no obligation to report departure and re-entry to the country, a condition that lends itself to drug smuggling and money laundering activities.
Money laundering appears to be increasing.
Country Action Against Drugs in 1995 Policy Initiatives. Despite the absence of a comprehensive long-term master plan, the GODR remains deeply committed to the war against narcotics trafficking and consumption. In December 1995, the GODR amended the 1988 drug law, thereby criminalizing money laundering and permitting the seizure of assets in criminal cases. A dramatic increase in cocaine seizures in spite of limited resources demonstrates the GODR's aggressive pursuit of traffickers. In March 1995, the USG and GODR signed a maritime counternarcotics agreement.