2026-02-07

PNH deployed new South Korean armored vehicles for first time providing enhanced capability in urban combat environments Security perimeter extended across Port-au-Prince with sealed access to Villa d'Accueil Primature and major thoroughfares Transition day occurred without major incidents suggesting successful deterrence or gang strategic restraint DCPJ arrest warrants target municipal legislative and business figures on terrorism financing and state security charges Deployment demonstrated operational coordination capacity suggesting improved PNH capabilities compared to previous operations New armored assets provide protected mobility against small arms and light weapons reducing officer vulnerability