14 Decomposed Bodies Discovered on Abandoned Vessel Near Dominican Republic

Authorities investigate origins, cause of death, and presence of suspected drugs on the boat found off northern coast

Remains identified as likely from Senegal and Mauritania based on documentation found.
Investigators are examining 12 packages of suspected illicit drugs found on the vessel.
Cell phones and geolocation devices were also recovered from the boat.
The Atlantic route from West Africa to the Caribbean is notorious for its danger to migrants.
Bodies are being analyzed by the National Institute of Forensic Sciences in Santiago.