Florida shipments fuel arms trafficking to Haitian gangs

A recent shipment from Miami to the Dominican Republic contained military-grade weapons, including a Barrett .50 caliber sniper rifle and an Uzi, intended for Haitian gangs. This marks a shift in smuggling tactics, with traffickers using alternative routes and methods to evade detection. Dominican authorities have intensified their customs surveillance, leading to multiple seizures of illegal firearms at the Haina port. These efforts highlight the growing use of the Dominican Republic as a transit point for arms trafficking to Haiti, where gangs control significant territory. Despite international efforts to curb arms flow, Haitian gangs continue to acquire high-powered weapons. Recent arrests in Florida reveal connections between U.S. traffickers and the illegal arms trade, underscoring the ongoing challenges in addressing this issue.