Over the past week, the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45891-haiti-flash-the-security-council-has-voted-for-the-new-gang-repression-force.html , in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Haitian Armed Forces (FAD’H), conducted several targeted operations and focused patrols in the Artibonite Department to clear the Petite-Rivière–Liancourt–Pont Sondé route. GSF also facilitated transportation of PNH officers and their stores /supplies to St. Marc to ensure enhanced security in the area.

One such major operation took place on 17 October 2025, from 0630 hrs to 2200 hrs. Despite resistance from elements of the Gran-Griff gang, the joint GSF/PNH team remained steadfast in achieving its primary mission: to clear the main road between Pont Sondé and Verret in the Liancourt area, making it safe and accessible for local residents and ensuring the successful delivery of armored vehicles for Pont Sondé, Petite-Rivière and Liancourt police stations. These vehicles will significantly enhance the security posture in the region.

The team successfully removed multiple barricades along the main road. Toward the final stretch, gang members attempted to reinforce their defenses by digging trenches and occupying tall buildings along both sides of the road, from which they launched Molotov cocktails. Their efforts were swiftly neutralized by joint GSF and PNH specialized units that included BIM and UTAG units.

Contrary to some misleading reports circulating on social media, no Kenyan officer was killed during the operation. The GSF sincerely thanks the Haitian population for their continued cooperation.

Meanwhile, in Port-au-Prince, joint GSF/PNH/FAD’H day and night patrols continued across Kenscoff, Downtown, Furcy, Vivy Mitchell, Belvil, Bellevue, Taras, IGPNH, the airport area, Pacot, and the National Police Academy, with the following key objectives :

• Conducting intelligence-led, targeted counter-gang operations to neutralize, isolate, and deter criminal groups from committing acts of violence or threatening civilian populations and state authority.

• Securing critical infrastructure sites and key transit routes.

• Enhancing and supporting the operational capacities of the PNH and FAD’H.

• Combating illicit arms trafficking and diversion.

• Assisting the PNH in maintaining law, order, and public safety.

• Apprehending suspected gang leaders, members, and collaborators.

• Clearing barricades along major supply routes.

• Conducting dominance patrols to ensure continued peace and stability.

• Building the operational capacity of the PNH and FAD’H through joint actions and experience sharing.

Finally, the GSF commends all gallant officers who continue to serve with dedication and sacrifice in the mission to restore peace, security, and the lost glory of Haiti.

HL/ HaitiLibre