Former Haitian MP Arnel B\u00e9lizaire<\/span><\/span> was arrested on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in P\u00e9tion-Ville<\/span><\/span> by officers of the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police<\/span><\/span> (DCPJ), according to multiple police sources.<\/p>\n The arrest took place at the Royal Oasis, where the former parliamentarian was reportedly located at the time of the operation.<\/a><\/p>\n Authorities said the intervention followed intelligence gathering that confirmed his presence at the hotel.<\/p>\n The arrest comes just three days after B\u00e9lizaire registered his political party with the Provisional Electoral Council<\/span><\/span> (CEP) on March 11 in P\u00e9tion-Ville.<\/p>\n This timing has drawn attention, as the former lawmaker had recently taken steps to re-enter the political landscape.<\/p>\n According to police officials, Arnel B\u00e9lizaire was already the subject of a wanted notice issued by the DCPJ prior to his arrest.<\/p>\n Law enforcement authorities had reportedly been tracking his movements before carrying out the operation.<\/p>\n Authorities accuse the former MP of involvement in several serious offenses, including:<\/p>\n Financing of terrorism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Attack and conspiracy against state security<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Criminal association<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These allegations place the case within a broader context of national security concerns and ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in Haiti.<\/p>\n At this stage, police have not disclosed further details regarding the evidence supporting the charges or potential accomplices.<\/p>\n The case is expected to proceed through the judicial system as authorities continue their investigation.<\/p>\n Ronald Andr\u00e9.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Arrest carried out in P\u00e9tion-Ville Former Haitian MP Arnel B\u00e9lizaire was arrested on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in P\u00e9tion-Ville by officers of the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ), according to multiple police sources. The arrest took place at the Royal Oasis, where the former parliamentarian was reportedly located at the time of the operation. Authorities said the intervention followed intelligence gathering that confirmed his presence at the hotel. Arrest follows recent political party registration The arrest comes just three days after B\u00e9lizaire registered his political party with the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on March 11 in P\u00e9tion-Ville. This timing has drawn attention, as the former lawmaker had recently taken steps to re-enter the political landscape. Subject of prior police search notice According to police officials, Arnel B\u00e9lizaire was already the subject of a wanted notice issued by the DCPJ prior to his arrest. Law enforcement authorities had reportedly been tracking his movements before carrying out the operation. Serious charges cited by authorities Authorities accuse the former MP of involvement in several serious offenses, including: Financing of terrorism Attack and conspiracy against state security Criminal association These allegations place the case within a broader context of national security concerns and ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in Haiti. Investigation ongoing At this stage, police have not disclosed further details regarding the evidence supporting the charges or potential accomplices. The case is expected to proceed through the judicial system as authorities continue their investigation. 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Subject of prior police search notice<\/h4>\n
Serious charges cited by authorities<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Investigation ongoing<\/h4>\n