Haitian Police Dismantle Kidnapping Gang in Pèlerin 5 Operation
Haitian law enforcement dismantled a major kidnapping gang during a high-stakes operation in the Pèlerin 5 district of Pétion-ville on June 28, 2026. Seven gang members were arrested as part of a broader push to restore security in the capital. The operation coincided with a visit by the U.N. Secretary-General to discuss the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), following data indicating that gang violence has claimed over 2,300 lives this year.
Date: June 28, 2026
Location: Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: other
Severity: LOW
Source: HaitiLibre