Beyond The Tape

08/12/2024

San Fernando businessman Christopher Rajbally was shot and killed on Thursday night by masked men using high-powered weapons.Rajbally, 38, the owner of a pet store, was shot multiple times as

08/12/2024

08/12/2024

MEDIA RELEASE
Over $4.6 m Worth of Cannabis Seized in Maraval

An intelligence-led operation conducted in the Western Division on Friday 6th December 2024, has resulted in the seizure of over $4.6 million worth of cannabis and the arrest of two suspects.

The operation, conducted between 3 pm and 9 pm yesterday, was initiated by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Rishi Singh, and Senior Superintendent Michael Pierre. It was coordinated by Superintendent Gift, directly supervised by Sgt Ag Dardaine, and carried out by members of the North Central Division Gang and Intelligence Unit (NCDGIU), with support from the Western Division Task Force and North Central Division Task Force -Area West.
The operation focused on the Maraval Police District and involved the ex*****on of two search warrants at the premises of individuals. During the operation, the officers seized two fi****ms, a large quantity of cured cannabis, multiple cannabis plants and growing mechanisms. The items seized include

• 22.68 kgs/50lbs local hydro ma*****na-estimated value $2,038,750.56
• 62 local hydro ma*****na seedlings- estimated value $31,000
• 83 local hydro fully grown ma*****na trees- estimated value $925, 887
• 188 local hydro ma*****na cured trees-estimated value$1,689, 969.60
The total street value of the cannabis seized amounted to $4,685,607.16

Two suspects, a 39-year-old man from La Seiva Road, Maraval and a 26-year-old from Saddle Road, Maraval, were arrested for the offences of Possession of Fi****ms, Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking and Cultivating Cannabis.

Enquiries are continuing.

Corporate Communications Unit
December 7th, 2024

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08/12/2024

MEDIA RELEASE

Four Arrested, Cannabis Seized During POS Task Force Operation

The Port of Spain Division Task Force conducted a targeted warrant and house search operation on Friday 6th December 2024, which resulted in the seizure of illegal cannabis, ammunition and the arrest of a suspect wanted for Robbery.
The operation, which took place between 4 am. and 8:30 am, focused on priority offenders and wanted persons across the Belmont and Besson Street districts.
The operation yielded the following results:
1. Harpe Place, Port of Spain: Two suspects were arrested for Possession of Cannabis, with a total weight of 575 grams.
2. Prosperity Lane, Belmont: One suspect was arrested for multiple offences, including possession of 262 grams of ma*****na, six rounds of 5.56 ammunition, and camouflage clothing.
3. Blackett Lane, Belmont: One suspect was apprehended on an outstanding warrant for Robbery.

This operation was spearheaded by Senior Superintendent Thom, Superintendent Nicholls, Superintendent Jankie, and ASP Soodeen, with close supervision from Inspector Durga and Sgts Guerra, Sookhoo, St. Bernard, and Liverpool. Corporals Yearwood, Christopher, Nunes, and John also played key roles in executing this operation.

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Corporate Communications Unit
December 7th, 2024

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08/12/2024

Protection Orders are one of the tools available to victims of GBV. Here are the answers to the questions you may have about Protection Orders.

06/12/2024

A FIRE OFFICER fell out of a moving fire tender and landed on the roadway in Siparia yesterday, as the door of the vehicle swung open.

06/12/2024

A San Fernando businessman was gunned down inside his vehicle on Thursday night.

05/12/2024

PRIVATE Terron Luke was destined for a bright career in the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment until his life was cut short on Tuesday night in a hail of bullets following

05/12/2024

Southern Division Town Meeting

The St. Mary’s and Moruga Police Stations will host a Town Meeting, on Tuesday 10th December, 2024, at the St. Mary’s Government Primary School, from 6pm.

Residents are invited to come out and meet the senior officers of the Southern Division.

Let's work together for a safer community.

05/12/2024

05/12/2024

Police want to ensure that criminals don’t take away consumers’ shopping cheer this Christmas.

05/12/2024

A BUSINESSMAN who gave information to the police after being robbed has issued a legal letter to the State, after the police report was leaked to social media.

05/12/2024

A CONVICTED killer, who twice lost his appeal against sentence, has been ordered set free after spending more than 32 years in prison.

04/12/2024

Two people were injured after a gas tank exploded in their Malabar apartment.