Bandits Stopped, Weapons and Ammunition Seized by Police
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Haitian National Police continues its offensives. As part of operations conducted in the metropolitan area, several bandits were stopped in clashes with law enforcement, and six (6) firearms, including five (5) rifles, and ammunition were seized by the Haitian National Police (PNH) on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Torcel, Tabarre commune.
The police institution states it is mobilized to counter the gangs' abuses throughout the country. "As part of the offensives launched against the gang known as 'Kraze Baryè,' led by Vitelhomme Innocent, the Haitian National Police (PNH) does not intend to back down," the PNH wrote on its Facebook page.
The institution led by Rameau Normil announces further operations in several regions of the country, particularly in Kenskoff, Torcel, and the Artibonite department, to curb the surge of violence in Haiti.
"Clear and formal instructions have been issued by the acting Commander-in-Chief of the Police Institution, Rameau NORMIL, to the heads of the concerned police jurisdictions, to continue tracking down criminals until the dismantling of gang strongholds operating in Torcel and Pernier, Pétion-Ville commune," concludes the national police statement.
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