Southeast: Arrest of a prison escapee for gang affiliation

Haiti’s National Police (PNH) arrested 35-year-old Nicolas Eddy, who had escaped from prison, on Sunday, August 16, in the Bé Zoranj area (Bélans commune, Southeast).

Haiti’s National Police (PNH) arrested Nicolas Eddy, 35, on Sunday, August 16, in the Bé Zoranj area (Bélans commune, Southeast). He had escaped from prison and was wanted for his alleged involvement in the attack on the Seguin sub‑station last April. After escaping in March 2024, he had joined the gang ‘5 Segond.’ The individual is now in police custody, while the investigation continues to determine his level of involvement, the PNH said.