Major Police Operation in Simon/Pelé: Several Gang Members Neutralized

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— A large-scale police operation was conducted this Sunday, November 2, in the Simon/Pelé neighborhood, a stronghold of the gang leader known as «Jouma». According to initial reports, several armed individuals were neutralized, while others fled in the face of advancing law enforcement.

Placed under the command of the General Directorate of the Haitian National Police, the operation mobilized specialized units supported by armored vehicles. Officers invested several areas considered strategic, including Village Solidarité, Cité Militaire, and a large part of Simon/Pelé, with the objective of regaining control of a corridor located on the airport road, long dominated by criminal activities.

Loud detonations were heard for several hours, causing panic among residents. Testimonies gathered on site indicate that a civilian was shot during the exchanges, in addition to losses recorded among the armed groups.

Sweeping operations were still ongoing at the end of the day, as the HNP seeks to completely dismantle this hotbed of violence and restore free movement in the area. Authorities have not yet released an official toll but emphasize their determination to regain control of areas occupied by gangs.

Jean Mapou