North Texas Men Indicted in Plot to Invade Haitian Island, Enslave Women and Children

Alleged Plot to Invade Haitian Island

• 🎯 Two North Texas men, Gavin Rivers Weisenberg (21) and Tanner Christopher Thomas (20), have been indicted for allegedly plotting to invade the island of Ganav off Haiti.
• 🔪 The indictment, according to the US Attorney's Office, details a plan to murder all the men on the island.
• 💔 The alleged perpetrators intended to use the women and children as sex slaves.

Investigation and Recruitment Plans

• ⛵ Investigators revealed that the two men planned to purchase a sailboat, firearms, and ammunition.
• 👥 They also intended to recruit unhoused individuals from Washington D.C. to join their operation.
• 🎖️ Evidence suggests they began making operational and logistical plans, with Thomas reportedly enlisting in the US Air Force to acquire military skills.

Potential Convictions and Law Enforcement Involvement

• ⚖️ If convicted, the men face severe penalties, including up to life in federal prison for federal conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country.
• 👶 Additional charges carry a penalty of at least 15 to 30 years for federal production of child pornography.
• 🤝 This investigation involves multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the US Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and Salena Police.