5 people injured by bullets

According to Réginald Michel Spokesperson of the National Police of Haiti in the town of Thomonde, the incident occurred as a result of an altercation between a hougan (voodoo priest) known as "Baron" and residents. Antoine Valérus, another hougan who came to help his colleague opened fire on the residents injuring 5 people on the feet and legs. The police arrested the gunman and the wounded were taken to the hospital for treatment.

Seizure of contraband drugs

On Thursday evening, at Morne à Cabrit, a bus carrying contraband drugs from the Dominican Republic was seized by customs agents. The driver refusing to obey the orders of the authorities was pursued and apprehended.

ALERT : false message from the French Consulate

The Embassy of France in Haiti informs the public that a so-called message from the French Consulate circulates on social networks, which warns against the dangers that would run the use of a counterfeit toothpaste. The Embassy of France is alerting the public to the fact that it is a fake and this message does not emanate from his services and reserves the right to initiate any proceedings against the person (s) responsible for this false messages.

The CSPN does not show up in the Senate

On Friday, the Superior Council of the National Police (CSPN) invited by the CommissionPublic Security and Defense Commission, to explain about the order submitting to the Council approval the decisions of the Director General of the Haitian National Police, did not respond to the invitation. Prime Minister Lafontant, President of the CSPN, informed the Commission by letter that he was unavailable and asked that this meeting be postponed until next week.

Launch of a Technological Innovation Incubator

Saturday, was officially launched the Incubator Center for Technological Innovation (ALPHA HAITI). This Center is designed to support young entrepreneurs and promote the creation of new businesses in the digital economy.

The Anti-Smuggling Brigade in action

Friday at Le Morne in Cabrit during a search operation of a trailer from the Dominican border, conducted by the anti-smuggling brigade a 9 mm pistol was seized. After the finding of the Justice of Peace of the commune of Thomazeau, the driver was apprehended and put in deposit to the Commissariat of the Croix-des-Bouquets.

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