Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“The government of Haiti says police have launched a large-scale operation in a shantytown controlled by powerful gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, who is widely known as Barbecue. The authorities say several gang members have been killed in the Lower Delmas area of the capital Port-au-Prince. Local reports say military drones carrying explosives are being used in the operation. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime praised the assault. He said it was the work of a special task force created two days ago to tackle insecurity.” (03/02/25)