The United States has delivered various military equipment and materials to Haiti as the United Nations sanctioned Kenyan-led Multi-national Support Mission to the CARICOM country has warned criminal gangs that they are committed to the job at hand.
The first batch of 400 Kenyan troops arrived in Haiti last month.
The United States has said it would not be sending troops to Haiti, but would be providing providing over US$300 million in financial assistance and up to 60 million dollars in equipment.
Over the weekend, a US Air Force cargo plane arrived at the ToussaintLouverture International Airport with equipment including several MaxxPro armored vehicles.
In addition to receiving military equipment, the officers also received various resources to facilitate their mission, including washing machines and a host of other essential items.
Addressing a nationally broadcast news conference yesterday, the head of the Haitian National Police, NormilRameau, said the UN-backed mission is focused on reclaiming all areas from gang control, reinstating police presence in regions lacking authority and assisting Haitians displaced by the gangs to return home.
The leader of the coalition gang, Jimmy Cherisier has indicated that his group is prepared to have dialogue with the authorities.
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