Specialized members of Haiti's National Police will be working with members of Kenya-led multinational security missions and members to Haiti over the weekend to crack down on pre-Carnival activities hosted by 400 Mauzo, one of the nation's largest gangs. We have started a security strategy.
Voice of America (VOA) It has been reported The security operation, which began on Sunday and Saturday, took place at the Croix Death Bouquet, a commune in the West Province of Haiti, is also known as the name of Haitian Creole.
According to VoA, the security tactics came after several videos circulating on social media showed carnival activities led by the 400 Mawozo gang and its leader Lanmó San Jou. Haitian joint security forces led a “non-stop” operation to regain control of the western commune and destroy gang operations bases.
“During this operation, the headquarters exchanged a firefight with a gang who set up several barricades to prevent police from entering the city centre,” the report read. “With the support of the multinational mission, the power of order was able to break the barricades and enter the territory of the 400-mauzo gangster.”
In addition to dismantling the stands placed for gang carnival activities, authorities seized the generators the gang had used to brighten up the activity. According to the VOA, Haiti's national police did not inform you whether an arrest was made or whether a gang member died during the operation.
Outlet Hachi Ribre It has been reported On Tuesday, the weekend security operation continued on Sunday at the nearby Tabare commune, leading to the arrest of several members of the Kraze Bariere gang. Security forces reportedly seized 15 handguns and 12 communications radios from gang bases.
In 2024, Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) will help the country's barely functional government restore order amid a dramatic escalation of gang violence in the Caribbean. It was deployed in Haiti. The international security project, originally approved by the United Nations Security Council, is a group of approximately 800 people. 2023I recently received a reinforcement with new conditions. 144 Kenyan officers, 70 Salvadors and Guatemalan police officers arrived early. Februaryincluding eight Salvador officials who specialize in aviation support.
Kenya's Stars newspaper It has been reported On Tuesday, the US provided donations of 600 unspecified firearms, nine trucks, two trucks, two excavators, two armor loaders and “dozens of bullets” to the multinational security mission on Monday . Security mission officials said US donations generally boost ongoing operations against ground gangs.
US donations come right after the US It is reportedly He has admitted an exception to Haiti's security mission amid President Donald Trump's freeze on foreign financial aid.
“This donation highlights the US's continued commitment to supporting both the Haitian National Police (HNP) and the MSS, and enhances operational capabilities to fight Haitian gangs and restore peace.”
According to Starsthe security mission received enhanced air support from El Salvador after the arrival of Ukrainian cargo planes from a Central American country carrying three designated helicopters for medical and evacuation of victims. The security mission reportedly strengthened its maritime capabilities through contributions from the Bahamas and its land operations.
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