Colonel Kevron Henry, Deputy Commander of the MMSS Forces, and Smith Julian, Chargé d’Affaires of the Bahamas, accompanied among others by executives from the Bahamas Consulate office in Haiti and senior officers of the Haitian National Police (PNH) were present to welcome these 6 soldiers.
Julian told the media that the Bahamas will provide operational support and strengthen the capacity of the Haitian National Police (PNH) to fight against armed gangs. Specifying that the Bahamas brings particular expertise in the maritime patrols that they will conduct in a continuous and coordinated manner in Haitian territorial waters to deter and counter threats to maritime security.
They will also lead port security by ensuring the security and functionality of strategic ports in Haiti, thus facilitating humanitarian aid, economic development and political stability.
In addition, the Bahamas will implement measures to prevent illegal migration and combat trafficking in narcotics, weapons and other contraband goods.
