Authorities have detained 18 of the Colombians, in addition to three Haitians also suspected in the killing.
Twenty-six Colombians have been named as suspects in last week's assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, the Associated Press reported. Authorities have arrested 18 of the Colombians in addition to three Haitians who are also suspected.
Authorities uncovered 20 boxes of bullets, gun parts, four car license plates from the Dominican Republic, a hat with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration logo, two cars and correspondence with unnamed people in Sanon's house after the assassination, Charles said.Authorities have arrested 18 out of 26 Colombians suspected in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse last week.
"The operation started from there," he said, adding that an additional 22 suspects joined the group and that contact was made with Haitian citizens. Sanon has lived in Florida, in Broward County and, on the Gulf Coast, Hillsborough County. Records show he has also lived in Kansas City, Missouri. He filed for bankruptcy in 2013 and identifies himself as a doctor in a video on YouTube titled"Leadership for Haiti."
Joseph said Moïse's wife underwent surgery Saturday but is doing well, adding that the investigation into the killing remains a priority for the government.
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