#2 of the Cadush gang arrested

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the Land Border Police (PoliFRONT) in Ouanaminthe arrested John Michel (39 years old), alias "John Popo" member of a criminal gang, operating on the road to Milot, precisely in the Pont-Blanc area. John Michel is also the number 2 of the Cadush gang.

Shooting on a car of the American embassy

On Monday, January 20, 2025, a heavily armed individual opened fire on an armored van of the American Embassy, ​​injuring an employee of the Diplomatic Mission who was transported to a medical facility where he is in stable condition.

Jacmel : Strengthening security

As part of the visit of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Jacmel, the Haitian National Police (PNH) is strengthening its security measures in the South-East department, in order to ensure the smooth running of this visit. Several agents from different specialized units of the PNH are deployed on the ground to support the police officers already in Jacmel.

Promises from the Minister of Justice

Patrick Pelissie, Minister of Justice, recently met with the leaders of Médecins Sans Frontières. He promised to guarantee, with the police, the smooth running of medical and ambulance services in compliance with humanitarian law, the integrity of convoys, medical personnel and injured persons.

New Sub-Police Station, laying of the first stone

On Monday, January 20, 2025, the ceremony for laying the first stone of the new Sub-Police Station of Pont Neuf (Cap Haitien) was held. This new police station, which will be built thanks to the active support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the North (CCIN) and committed entrepreneurs, symbolizes a strong partnership between the public and private sectors, thus demonstrating that sustainable development requires collective actions.

Removal of barricades and traps

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, several specialized units of the National Police such as: SWAT, the Research and Intervention Brigade (BRI), the Temporary Anti-Gang Unit (UTAG) and the Heavy Equipment Unit of the National Police of Haiti continued a series of interventions in downtown Port-au-Prince, more precisely on Rue de la Réunion, Rue des Casernes, and Rue du Magasin de l’État. As part of this intervention, law enforcement removed barricades and traps placed by gangs to prevent law enforcement from entering the areas.

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