Haiti’s security agencies say they are gaining ground in their campaign against criminal networks, pointing to intensified joint actions that have begun to restrict gang movements in several strongholds.
In a new assessment, Gang Suppression Force (GSF) Commander Godfrey Otunge said the restructuring of Haiti’s security architecture has created a unified framework that is now driving more coordinated and sustained operations on the ground.
According to Otunge, the transition from the earlier Multinational Security Support Mission to the GSF was not an administrative tweak but a complete redesign of how the country confronts armed groups.
He said the revised structure merges personnel, intelligence officers, command teams, and tactical units under a single operational plan, ensuring quicker decisions and stronger execution.
He noted that the reorganisation has sharpened focus across all involved agencies, enabling them to act collectively toward the objective of dismantling entrenched criminal networks.
“The country’s response is now anchored in one system, one command, and one mission,” he said.
The statement outlined that GSF units continue to operate in tandem with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti, launching deliberate actions in neighbourhoods where armed groups previously held influence.
Officials say the operations are guided by fresh intelligence, enabling teams to stage patrols, conduct targeted arrests, and disrupt supply lines that have kept the groups active.
Otunge said the forces are now deploying strengthened capabilities across land routes, coastal areas, and air surveillance to constrict gang mobility and protect communities.
He stressed that the campaign will persist until armed groups are dismantled and residents can move freely without fear.
Otunge described recent warnings issued by gang leaders as evidence of desperation, saying the threats reflect internal pressure as joint forces advance deeper into territories long considered inaccessible.
“They depended on intimidation. That era is ending,” he said.
According to the commander, combined units have cut off several escape corridors, confiscated weapons, and interrupted communication channels that allowed gangs to coordinate violence.
He emphasized that the teams are striking at central command points and eliminating spaces that previously served as safe havens.
Otunge reaffirmed that the rule of law remains the only legitimate authority and cautioned that anyone targeting civilians or attempting to destabilize the country will face immediate enforcement action.
He encouraged the public to remain vigilant and to continue sharing information that aids operations, saying civilian cooperation has become a crucial part of restoring stability.
“To every Haitian: remain steady. We are moving toward a safer and more secure nation,” he said.
The commander concluded by commending the Haitian National Football League team for its strong performance on the global stage, saying the team’s achievements reflect the country’s resilience and potential when peace prevails.
