# Southern District of Florida Conducts High-Profile Defendant Transport

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida coordinated the transport of 18 defendants from Haiti to Miami to face federal charges related to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. This operation, executed by elite teams from the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is part of the Homeland Security Task Force's efforts to dismantle transnational criminal organizations involved in conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering. This complex cross-border law enforcement action underscores the critical role of interagency collaboration and specialized operational capabilities in supporting federal prosecutions of international criminal activities.

- This operation highlights the demand for secure, coordinated transport and detention logistics involving international defendants, presenting opportunities for contractors specializing in secure transportation, detention services, and interagency communication systems.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of multiple federal agencies, including FBI and HSI, indicating potential requirements for integrated security solutions and cross-jurisdictional operational support.
- The case's financial crime components may drive future procurements related to forensic accounting, financial investigation technologies, and cybersecurity tools to support complex investigations.
- Organizations providing specialized legal, investigative, and logistical services may find increased opportunities supporting Homeland Security Task Force initiatives targeting transnational crime.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida

### Key Quotes
> Homeland Security Investigations is uniquely positioned to investigate complex crimes that cross borders, exploit financial systems, and threaten the security of the United States and the international community.
> — Jose R. Figueroa, Special Agent in Charge, HSI Miami

> Today marks the next major phase in our pursuit of accountability for the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
> — Jason A. Reding Quiñones, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida

### Sources
- [ Southern District of Florida |  Elite FBI and HSI Team Transports 18 Defendants from Haiti to South Florida to Face Federal Charges in Assassination of Haitian President in HSTF Takedown | United States Department of Justice](https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/miami/news/elite-fbi-and-hsi-team-transports-18-defendants-from-haiti-to-south-florida-to-face-federal-charges-in-assassination-of-haitian-president-in-hstf-takedown) - FBI