On Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Mirebalais, Haiti, two people were lynched after they resisted a routine check by the authorities in conjunction with the Trianon Vigilance Brigade.
In related news, authorities in the Dominican Republic seized a shipment of weapons and ammunition destined for Haiti. The shipment originated in Miami, Florida. Among the items seized were:
One 50 mm caliber Barret rifle
17 7.62 caliber rifles
One 9-caliber rifle
Five 9mm Glock pistols
One Uzi machine gun
36,000 rounds of ammunition
18 rifle magazines
13 9mm magazines
One 50 caliber rifle magazine
One silencer
One pistol case
This seizure follows another recent seizure of 37 firearms at the same port. Authorities continue to investigate the case with assistance from multiple agencies.