The Haitian National Police (PNH) presented, this Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the results of its operations conducted during the first quarter of the year in the departments of West, Center, and Artibonite. While the figures reflect sustained police activity, insecurity persists in several areas, particularly in Kenscoff, where gangs continue to spread terror.
During a press conference held at the PNH Directorate General headquarters in Clercine, in the commune of Tabarre, PNH spokesperson Garry Desrosiers detailed the results of his forces’ interventions between January and March 2026. In total, 32 large-scale operations were conducted, leading to significant seizures and the neutralization of several dozen criminals.
According to Desrosiers, law enforcement seized, over these three months, 46 rifles, 19 pistols, 6 drones, 5 communication radios, a stock of Molotov cocktails, and 10,659 rounds of ammunition. Two armored vehicles were also confiscated. On the ground, clashes resulted in 43 alleged bandits fatally wounded.
Additionally, the Central Directorate of Judicial Police (DCPJ), as part of operations codenamed “Goudougoudou,” referred 50 individuals to the justice system, including 39 men and 11 women. These interventions led to the seizure of 10 additional firearms, 140 rounds of ammunition, 76,304 kilograms of narcotics (cocaine and marijuana), as well as 28,090 gourdes. Ten vehicles and one building were confiscated, and one hostage was released unharmed.
Gang dismantled and immigration arrests
The PNH also announced the dismantling of the gang led by Rodolphe Louissaint, alias “Chalè,” seven of whose members were killed during the interventions.
In a different vein, the police reported the arrest of 10 executives from the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, without specifying the exact reasons for these arrests
Respite in certain neighborhoods of the Capital
In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the PNH sought to reassure the public about the situation in several arteries of Port-au-Prince. According to the police, commercial activities and public transportation are beginning to resume in certain areas of the city center, including Grand Rue, Portail Léogâne, Avenue Christophe, and Boulevard Harry Truman, commonly known as Bicentenaire.
The PNH assures that debris removal and cleaning work are continuing in these sectors to facilitate a gradual return to normalcy and allow citizens to go about their business safely.
A still concerning situation in Kenscoff
Despite these results and the efforts deployed by law enforcement, the reality on the ground remains grim in several localities. Armed gangs continue to inflict suffering on the population, particularly in the Kenscoff area, where violence persists and residents live in constant fear of armed incursions.
The PNH nonetheless reaffirms its determination to continue the fight against insecurity in all its forms and to restore order throughout the national territory.
The police institution promises to maintain pressure in the coming weeks, even as the population awaits lasting results beyond the statistical reports.
