"Enold Joseph the Minister of Defense, salutes the courage and determination of the military and police who, after 16 assault operations, succeeded in releasing the Varreux oil terminal https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38048-haiti-flash-end-of-the-blockade-of-the-oil-terminal-victory-of-the-pnh-the-g9-derouted.html blocked by gangs since last September https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37702-haiti-flash-barbecue-blocks-the-varreux-terminal-and-defeats-the-pm-video.html

As part of these operations, the Corps of Military Engineers mobilized heavy machinery as well as a contingent of 23 men.

The soldiers in collaboration with the specialized corps of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) have spared no effort to rout the armed gangs and free the strategic space used as a place of storage of petroleum products.

The Ministry of Defense reiterates its commitment to strengthen the military Institution so that it is able to effectively play its constitutional role."

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