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Tonight on 'Closer Look': We revisit our latest podcast episode featuring Jane Wilcox, who is working around the clock to free her husband after he was accused of drug smuggling in Punta Cana.

The waiting continues for David Bennett, a Burlington, Ont. man arrested in the Dominican Republic for suspected drug trafficking — an allegation he and his family insist is a lie.

Bennett was supposed to board a flight home from his Punta Cana vacation on March 7. Three weeks later, he remains in limbo.

“We’re taking every angle to get David home," his wife, Jane Wilcox, told our Inside the Village podcast. "We’re leaving no stone unturned.”

SEE: Burlington man stranded in Dominican Republic faces bogus drug charges, says family

“It’s a nightmare," Wilcox continued. "He is a physically strong guy, but mentally it’s taken a toll on him and our family.”

You can watch the full podcast episode HERE.

Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.

Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.

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