Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: For the period August 21, 2023, to September 18 2023, 87 persons were arrested for various offences committed in the Division, claims Trinidad and Tobago Police.
The Police department also emphasized that certain areas in the North Central Division are deemed as ‘hot spots’. However, with sustained, strategic, intelligence-led policing, the Police intend to cool down the criminal elements.
During the period, Police seized seven firearms and 77 rounds of ammunition, which resulted in the arrest of 16 persons. Seven suspects were also arrested for robbery, five were detained for shooting enquiries, and three were arrested on murder enquiries.
Eight persons were also arrested for possessing illegal narcotics, namely marijuana and cocaine. In comparison, 18 persons were arrested on various outstanding warrants, two suspects were detained for gang-related activities, and five others were held for motor vehicle theft.
Senior Superintendent Ramphall went on to state, “As officers, we always have our Mission at the forefront of our minds, to make every place in Trinidad and Tobago safe. “therefore, we will continue to use intelligence in fighting crime, scientific data, and analyze trends and patterns to deploy our resources with greater efficiency”.
“We know that crimes are concentrated in a few areas within the Division. However, we have not given up on these areas because these communities are also home to law-abiding citizens who work hard and want a safe place to raise their families.”
He added that his officers are also reaching out to the communities through various initiatives, including Town Meetings, and he is relying on assistance from persons who support law enforcement to provide helpful information to the Police.
Snr Supt Ramphall stated, “The Police and the public are on the same side; we both want peace, security and safety in every community. Staying silent only benefits the criminal elements.”
