Divisional inspector Gary Desrosiers Deputy spokesperson for the National Police of Haiti (PNH) presented this week the results of operations carried out by the Central Direction of the Judicial Police (DCPJ) and by the Departmental Directorate of the West (DDO) from the police from 5 to 22 April 2020.

He indicated that some 40 people were arrested on various counts including : illicit drug trafficking, illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, assassinations and attempted assassinations. The agents of the Office for the Fight against Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs (BLTS) made major seizures during this period, including 128kg of marijuana and 12 kg of cocaine https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30557-icihaiti-tabarre-major-seizure-of-marijuana-and-cocaine.html .

Large sums of money were recovered during searches carried out on the homes of certain drug traffickers. Several spare guns were also confiscated.

In addition, Gary Desrosiers, reported on the progress of the investigation into the gunshot murder of police officer Watson Fortuné, at Carrefour Drouillard on April 17, https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30582-icihaiti-pnh-visit-to-the-parents-of-watson-fortune-killed-in-the-exercise-of-his-functions.html . He said the police had already identified the network specializing in the hijacking of a freight truck, which was responsible for the crime.

Rameau Normil, the a.i. Director General of the PNH, has issued instructions to track down all those involved in the police murder, so that they will be tried according to law.

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30582-icihaiti-pnh-visit-to-the-parents-of-watson-fortune-killed-in-the-exercise-of-his-functions.html

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-30557-icihaiti-tabarre-major-seizure-of-marijuana-and-cocaine.html

HL/ HaitiLibre