Operation targets Grand Ravine and Village-de-Dieu affiliates expanding into mountainous outskirts of Port-au-Prince
The Haitian National Police (PNH) carried out a large-scale anti-gang operation in the hillside commune of Kenscoff, southeast of the capital, resulting in the neutralization of at least 16 armed individuals during the night of February 20-21.
According to a statement from the PNH’s Poli
ce Communication Directorate (DICOP), specialized units were deployed around midnight in the Godet and Wynn Farm areas. The raid targeted suspected members of criminal groups affiliated with Grand Ravine and Village-de-Dieu, who have been expanding their influence into this once-relatively peaceful mountainous region overlooking Port-au-Prince.
Hostilities intensified around 4:00 a.m., with tactical engagements involving snipers and the use of two drones. Police described th
e intervention as a methodical encirclement followed by direct confrontations, leading to the fatal wounding of 16 individuals identified as bandits or gang members. This tally is considered preliminary, based on reports from personnel on the ground.
The PNH emphasized that the action was part of intensified nationwide efforts to dismantle armed groups amid Haiti’s ongoing security crisis. Kenscoff has become a focal point for such operations in recent months, as gangs seek to extend control beyond their traditional strongholds in the capital.
Authorities noted that, while the operation was deemed successful, immediate recovery of weapons was not possible due to the rugged terrain and the distance between positions. No police casualties were reported in this specific engagement.
The raid follows a pattern of increased police and multinational security operations targeting gang expansion in peripheral areas like Kenscoff. Further details on the identities of those neutralized, any seized items, or additional outcomes are expected as investigations proceed.
This development comes amid persistent high tensions in Port-au-Prince and surrounding zones, where gangs continue to control significant territory and obstruct humanitarian access. The PNH’s renewed focus on reclaiming strategic high-ground areas signals a broader strategy to regain state authority ahead of eventual elections.
L’Union Suite will follow updates from the PNH and monitor any official statements
regarding the operation’s results and implications for security in the region.
Haiti fights for every inch of grou
nd reclaimed.
![Grammy-winning producer and Haitian cultural ambassador Michaël Brun is bringing BAYO back to Miami’s Little Haiti on November 22, for a free block party celebrating the movement’s 10th anniversary, made possible through a major partnership with Rockstar Games.
Presented with support from Rockstar Games, the company behind the #GrandTheftAuto (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandtheftauto/) franchise, the event will welcome up to 7,500 attendees, the largest Little Haiti edition to date. Admission is free, with tickets distributed through a raffle and more than half reserved specifically for Florida residents and Haitian communities. Fans can sign up now at [bayotour.com]
In announcing the return, Brun said: “10 years ago, BAYO made its US debut as a free block party in Little Haiti celebrating Haitian and Caribbean culture. That show was the beginning of a beautiful journey across 12 cities, over 50,000 tickets sold, multiple arena and park shows and over 140 artist guests from around the world. I’m so proud to be bringing BAYO back to Little Haiti for our biggest show ever on November 22nd. New venue, huge surprises, our most iconic lineup of all time and FREE tickets courtesy of Rockstar Games.”
The timing adds another layer of visibility. Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated GTA VI is set for release on November 19, 2026, just three days before the BAYO celebration. The game’s fictional Vice City is famously inspired by Miami, placing the partnership and the Little Haiti event in the same cultural spotlight.
The Little Haiti return closes an anniversary run that already included Boston’s Agganis Arena and a sold-out three-night residency at Brooklyn Paramount. With Rockstar Games’ support making the celebration free and accessible, the 10th anniversary returns full circle to the neighborhood where BAYO began, bringing music, culture, and community together on a bigger stage.
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![Grammy-winning producer and Haitian cultural ambassador Michaël Brun is bringing BAYO back to Miami’s Little Haiti on November 22, for a free block party celebrating the movement’s 10th anniversary, made possible through a major partnership with Rockstar Games.
Presented with support from Rockstar Games, the company behind the #GrandTheftAuto (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/grandtheftauto/) franchise, the event will welcome up to 7,500 attendees, the largest Little Haiti edition to date. Admission is free, with tickets distributed through a raffle and more than half reserved specifically for Florida residents and Haitian communities. Fans can sign up now at [bayotour.com]
In announcing the return, Brun said: “10 years ago, BAYO made its US debut as a free block party in Little Haiti celebrating Haitian and Caribbean culture. That show was the beginning of a beautiful journey across 12 cities, over 50,000 tickets sold, multiple arena and park shows and over 140 artist guests from around the world. I’m so proud to be bringing BAYO back to Little Haiti for our biggest show ever on November 22nd. New venue, huge surprises, our most iconic lineup of all time and FREE tickets courtesy of Rockstar Games.”
The timing adds another layer of visibility. Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated GTA VI is set for release on November 19, 2026, just three days before the BAYO celebration. The game’s fictional Vice City is famously inspired by Miami, placing the partnership and the Little Haiti event in the same cultural spotlight.
The Little Haiti return closes an anniversary run that already included Boston’s Agganis Arena and a sold-out three-night residency at Brooklyn Paramount. With Rockstar Games’ support making the celebration free and accessible, the 10th anniversary returns full circle to the neighborhood where BAYO began, bringing music, culture, and community together on a bigger stage.
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