In the film, runaway fugitive Dominic Toretto (Diesel) sets up the hijacking of a fuel tanker in the Dominican Republic.

[1] Dominic Toretto recruits Han Lue and Rico Santos to help Tego Leo, Dom's associate, escape from a prison in the Dominican Republic.

Dom, having lived as a fugitive in the country for the last five years, and his crew organize a meet with local politician Elvis to set up the hijacking of a fuel tanker; Elvis seeks to exploit the fallout for a political advantage, while Dom and his crew wish to give away the fuel to Rico's aunt, Rabia, and their local community.

Cara and Malo, two of Dom's friends, accompany the rest of the crew to a nightclub to meet Elvis, who arranges the robbery to take place on a highway the following morning.

The central cast is rounded out by appearances from Juan Fernandez as Elvis, a local politician who helps organize the hijacking.