Haiti – Eight Armed Individuals Neutralized During Cleanup Operation at Marché Salomon

— A large-scale operation by the Haitian National Police (PNH), conducted on the evening of Monday, January 26, 2026, at Marché Salomon, concluded with the neutralization of eight armed individuals and the seizure of weapons of war, the institution confirmed in a press statement.

By Newsroom · Port-au-Prince
29 January 2026 · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026

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PORT-AU-PRINCE — A large-scale operation by the Haitian National Police (PNH), conducted on the evening of Monday, January 26, 2026, at Marché Salomon, concluded with the neutralization of eight armed individuals and the seizure of weapons of war, the institution confirmed in a press statement.

Launched in response to a surge in violent acts attributed to armed groups active in this strategic commercial sector, the intervention lasted several hours, continuing until midnight. Law enforcement confronted heavily armed individuals who were terrorizing the area.

According to the preliminary report, eight presumed members of these groups were fatally wounded during the operation. The PNH also seized two assault rifles, an AR-15 and an M16, as well as four magazines and a bag containing electrical wires, which are now subject to analysis by specialized services.

The PNH High Command emphasizes that this action is part of a strategy of continuous pressure on gangs described as terrorists, with the aim of restoring public order. The institution reiterates its determination to increase offensive operations throughout the territory.

Finally, it calls on the population to strengthen its collaboration with security forces by communicating any relevant information, specifying that sources will be protected with full confidentiality.

Jean Mapou / Le Relief