In a significant escalation of anti-gang operations, Haitian law enforcement authorities have successfully destroyed the residential headquarters of notorious gang leader Jimmy Cherisier, commonly known as ‘Barbecue,’ through a precision kamikaze drone strike. The targeted operation, conducted Wednesday in the Delmas 6 district of downtown Port-au-Prince, represents a coordinated effort by multiple security agencies to reclaim control of gang-occupied territories.
The Haitian National Police (PNH) confirmed the tactical strike via an official statement on their Facebook platform, emphasizing their strategic objective to dismantle armed factions and restore public safety. Visual evidence circulating across social media channels depicted a distinctive structure outfitted with extensive solar panel arrays being struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle, resulting in a substantial explosion and subsequent structural collapse. Post-strike imagery revealed complete devastation of the property alongside damaged vehicles and scattered debris.
This sophisticated military operation involved unprecedented collaboration between the Haitian National Police, the national Armed Forces (FAD’H), a specialized task force commissioned by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and the United Nations-mandated Gang Repression Force (FRG). While official communications remain deliberately limited, the surgical precision of the strike resulted in no reported casualties, indicating advanced intelligence gathering and operational planning.
The targeted demolition of Cherisier’s operational base signals a paradigm shift in Haiti’s approach to combating rampant gang violence that has paralyzed the capital city. Security analysts interpret this operation as demonstrating the government’s enhanced capabilities in employing advanced surveillance technology and coordinated tactical responses against criminal enterprises. Public anticipation grows for subsequent operational updates as authorities continue their methodical campaign to restore constitutional order and civilian security.