Haiti Police Seize Hijacked Ship in Clash with Gangs

In a significant operation, two officers were injured and several gang members killed as police recover a cargo ship after a five-hour gunbattle.

Haiti's National Police successfully recovered a hijacked cargo ship after a prolonged shootout with gangs, marking a notable win against gang violence.
The operation resulted in the injury of two police officers and the death of an undetermined number of gang members.
The hijacked ship, carrying 60,000 sacks of rice, was seized by members of the 5 Seconds and the Taliban gangs as it departed Port-au-Prince.
In addition to the ship recovery, police confiscated a significant number of weapons and ammunition, highlighting the ongoing issue of illegal arms trafficking into Haiti.
The recent violence, including attacks on police stations and the main international airport, prompted Prime Minister Ariel Henry to announce his resignation once a transitional presidential council is formed.