Re: customs at La Romana--it's "interesting"...though I have never come through there, I have watched the experiences of friends who have and they ARE random as to whom they will do an "extensive" search upon. The people who use that airport are usually going to Casa de Campo or to work at one of the mission sites in the area...or are locals coming home...whatever.

All I know is that the management of American Airlines at that Airport saved my neck and the customs people were most courteous to me. Good experience.