Overview

• David Bennett, a Canadian citizen, was arrested on March 7, 2025, in Punta Cana after being wrongly identified in connection with a bag containing drugs.
• All charges against Bennett were officially dropped over two weeks ago, but unresolved court paperwork and judicial delays prevent his return to Canada.
• The family has spent approximately $80,000 on legal and accommodation costs, with financial burdens increasing as the delays persist.
• Efforts by the RCMP, Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Embassy, and Canadian parliamentarians have yet to expedite his release or resolve the bureaucratic hurdles.
• Bennett’s health is deteriorating rapidly, and his wife reports he is at his “breaking point” as the ordeal drags on.