In a significant boost to Haiti’s security capabilities, the Haitian National Police (PNH) formally received a donation of 10 armored vehicles from the Government of Canada and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Monday. The handover ceremony, held at the PNH headquarters in Clercine, was attended by Canadian Ambassador André François Giroux, Prime Minister and CSPN Coordinator Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and senior police officials.
This contribution represents a critical component of ongoing international efforts to strengthen Haitian law enforcement amid a severely deteriorating security environment. Ambassador Giroux reiterated Canada’s steadfast commitment to supporting Haiti’s pursuit of stability, while Prime Minister Fils-Aimé emphasized the government’s dedication to reestablishing public order and ensuring citizen safety. He further urged public cooperation against armed factions, stating that the full restoration of republican order is a prerequisite for political stability, economic recovery, and social cohesion.
The strategic objective for this enhanced equipment is multifaceted: to secure key transportation routes, protect vital institutions, and foster a climate of trust nationwide. This latest delivery expands the PNH’s armored fleet to a total of 35 vehicles. This inventory now includes three advanced tracked armored vehicles, previously donated by South Korea in early February, which are specifically engineered for challenging terrain and offensive operations against heavily armed gangs.
This logistical enhancement arrives concurrently with the PNH’s launch of “Operasyon San Kanpe,” a major offensive aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, clearing national highways, and reasserting state authority across Haiti. The armored vehicles are expected to significantly improve officer mobility, protection, and rapid response capabilities in these critical operations.