Haitian authorities recently returned a shotgun stolen in Dajabón, Dominican Republic, after recovering it in Haiti. The gun, a Remington Wingmaster, was handed over to the Dominican authorities via the border bridge linking Dajabón to Juana Méndez.
Course of events
According to Eno Zephirin, Public Prosecutor for northwest Haiti, criminals operating on the border stole the rifle in Dominican territory before transferring it to Haiti, where it was recovered by the Haitian authorities.
The act of restitution took place in a context of cross-border cooperation, illustrating the determination of both countries to combat crime on their common border.
Security context
This event comes at a time when the border zone between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is regularly the scene of arms trafficking and violent incidents. Authorities in both countries are stepping up their efforts to control the illegal circulation of weapons and reinforce border security.
Procedure in the event of weapon theft
If a firearm is stolen, the law requires that the theft be reported immediately to the relevant authorities, giving details of the weapon’s make, model, caliber and serial number. This ensures traceability and facilitates the eventual return of the firearm, as in this case.
Summary
A shotgun stolen in the Dominican Republic was recovered in Haiti and returned by the Haitian authorities in Dajabón.
The operation was carried out across the border bridge between Dajabón and Juana Méndez.
This return illustrates the cooperation between the two countries in the fight against cross-border crime.
