Drug Trafficking: Pierre Christophe Arrested in Jacmel

The Haitian National Police (PNH) announced the arrest, this Tuesday, April 30, in Jacmel, of Pierre Christophe, actively sought for his alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network, involving a civilian and a police officer.

The Departmental Directorate of the South-East (DDSE), the operational arm of the Haitian National Police (PNH) in the region, proceeded with the arrest of Pierre Christophe on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 30, 2025.

According to details provided by the PNH's Press and Public Relations Coordination (CPRP), this arrest is part of an investigation conducted by the Anti-Drug Trafficking Brigade (BLTS), which had been actively searching for Pierre Christophe for several months. He is reportedly involved in a drug trafficking case revealed in July 2024, in connection with another individual, Aris Charles, and a police officer identified as Carline Dezantil.

During a search carried out at his home, in the presence of Justice of the Peace Antonius Alexandre, law enforcement seized 15 cartridges of ammunition of different calibers.

The suspect has been placed in police custody. Authorities are now awaiting judicial proceedings to continue this case.

On the same day, the South-East police also arrested the former deputy of Delmas/Tabarre after he physically assaulted a woman in front of his hotel Lakou New York, Jacmel, and was scheduled to be heard on May 5.