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Heavily armed gangs in Mirebalais attacked and destroyed heavy equipment that had already arrived in the area to support upcoming police operations. The sabotage occurred shortly after the machinery was deployed, dealing a major blow to efforts aimed at regaining control of the region. This escalation underscores the gangs’ determination to resist any state-led intervention in the Central Plateau.

Specialized units of the Haitian National Police (PNH) carried out an operation in Furcy, Kenscoff. Several armed individuals were fatally wounded during exchanges of gunfire, and police seized two rifles. Authorities successfully took control of a site that had been used by criminal groups.

Security forces launched a drone attack on gang strongholds in Gran Ravine, Port-au-Prince. The operation targeted key areas used by armed groups for storing weapons and coordinating assaults. Residents reported loud explosions and heavy smoke, with many fleeing the area for safety. Authorities have not yet confirmed casualties, but the strike marks a significant escalation in anti-gang efforts in the capital’s southern districts.

Viv Ansanm gang blocked all main entrances to the city of Mibalè after spotting heavy equipment being prepared by security forces for a possible operation. In response to ongoing insecurity and lack of government action, residents of the Lower Central Plateau threatened to cut off electricity from the dam an essential power source for the capital if their concerns are not addressed. Drone footage shows the blockade near the “Dèyè Kwa” area, a key entry point to Mibalè.

SWAT unit “Team Pyèsòl” and local brigades successfully reclaimed several areas in Pacot from gang control. Media on the scene documented the severe damage left behind—multiple homes and luxury vehicles were burned or destroyed by the gangs. The operation marks a critical step in restoring order to the neighborhood.

After months of violent gang control, residents of Fort National are finally returning home. The area, once gripped by armed groups, has seen a decrease in gang presence, allowing displaced families to reclaim their homes. While signs of destruction remain, many returnees express cautious hope as security efforts continue to stabilize the neighborhood.