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*Weed on sale at mini-mart: Elderly man, wife arrested*

POLICE ARRESTED a 78-year-old man and his wife, 48 for marijuana possession on Wednesday amid reports they had been selling weed to school children in Mt Lambert from their little parlour.

Police said that around 2.25 p.m. a team of officers from the North Eastern Division Gang and Intelligence Unit went to a small mini-mart located at Circular Road, Mt Lambert.
Based on information police searched the small shop where they found 1,097 grammes of marijuana.

Upon finding the narcotics, police arrested the couple and they are expected to be charged with marijuana trafficking which remains illegal after possession of under 30 grammes per adult was decriminalised in December 2019.

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Gunmen abduct Penal businessman after late-night robbery in Tuesday

A 34-year-old man has been abducted following a late-night robbery in Penal, triggering an active police investigation.

The victim, Michael Alejandro Espana Ramnath, was taken by armed men shortly after closing a food business on Tuesday night, February 3, 2026.

According to police reports, the incident occurred along Ramjattan Trace, near the Agricultural Centre, around 11:00 p.m. A vehicle reportedly blocked the victim’s pickup along the roadway. Two masked men, dressed in black, exited the vehicle—one armed with a firearm—and forcibly removed Espana
Ramnath before taking him away.

During the incident, cash believed to be the proceeds from the day’s sales was also stolen. The suspects then escaped in the direction of the S.S. Erin Road.

Officers from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, along with detectives and crime scene investigators, responded and processed the area. Both vehicles linked to the incident were recovered and examined. investigations continue.

At the time he was taken, Espana Ramnath was reportedly wearing a black polo shirt with “Best Friends Burgers” printed on it, dark jeans and slippers.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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ARIMA MAN DIES AFTER BEING RUN OVER BY TRUCK WHILE WALKING WITH HIS WIFE:

A man has died following a hit-and-run incident in Arima on Tuesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Ricardo Nicome.

Reports indicate that on the evening of Tuesday, January 20, Nicome was walking home with his wife along Subero Street, near the corner of La Chance Street, Arima, when he was struck by a truck.

The impact caused Nicome to be knocked to the ground, after which the truck reportedly rolled over him. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed for medical treatment.

Despite efforts by doctors, Nicome succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Wednesday evening at hospital.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

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Accident on Tumpuna Road North, close to Flavor's Bar on Monday, January 12th, 2026

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Minister of People, Social Development and Family Services, Vandana Mohit, has dismissed claims that social grants are being paid late, insisting that her ministry has met its payment obligations, and warns against what she described as deliberate misinformation.

Mohit said reports of delayed payments were false and politically motivated.

Mohit accused Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles and the People’s National Movement of promoting the claims, but maintained the ministry’s record shows otherwise.

“We have been paying grants on time,” she said.

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Saturday, January 10th, 2026

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Two Arrested as TTPS Intensifies Anti-Crime Operations in Laventille

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) conducted an early-morning anti-crime operation within the Besson Street Police Station district on Saturday 10th January 2026, under the authority of the State of Emergency Regulations 2025.

The exercise took place between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. in the William Street and Buller Trace areas of Laventille. Several dwelling houses were searched as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activity, particularly the possession of illegal firearms, ammunition, and narcotics.

During the operation:
• One suspect was arrested after officers discovered and seized approximately 710 grams of cannabis at a residence along William Street.
• Another suspect was arrested after officers seized seven rounds of .45 calibre ammunition and other items of evidential value during a search at a residence in Buller Trace. He is also a suspect in a report of Robbery with Violence, which remains under active investigation.

Both suspects were taken to the Besson Street Police Station, where investigations are continuing.

The operation was spearheaded by Assistant Commissioner of Police Hazel, Senior Superintendent Ramnarine, Superintendent Ramsook, and Assistant Superintendent Singh, and was coordinated by Inspector Steele. Officers from various units, supported by the Canine Unit also participated in the exercise.

The TTPS reiterates its commitment to maintaining law and order and assuring the safety and security of all citizens. Members of the public are encouraged to cooperate with the police and report suspicious activities.

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Saturday, January 10th, 2026

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Prison Officer Arrested during Intelligence Led Operation in Valencia
Officers of Eastern Division Task Force, conducted an intelligence-led operation in the Valencia District on Friday, January 9, 2026, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and arrested a prison officer for possession of ammunition and cannabis.

The operation was coordinated by Senior Superintendent Paponette, Acting Inspector Ramdeen, and Acting Sergeant Hosein, and supervised by Acting Corporal Verasammy, along with a team of officers.

Acting on intellegence information, officers proceeded under the State of Emergency Regulations 2025 to a residence located at Plantation Road, Valencia, during a search of a bedroom, officers discovered a black knapsack containing six (6) transparent wrappings of cannabis, with a total weight of approximately 1,014 grams, along with one (1) round of 9mm ammunition.

Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene, and the suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with:
• Possession of Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Ammunition

Enquiries into the matter are ongoing.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service reiterates its commitment to intelligence-led policing and maintaining public safety.

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PM SAYS SHE WILL REDUCE TRAFFIC FINES IF THERE IS A DECREASE IN ROAD DEATHS, RECKLESS DRIVING, DUI

I indicated to the media today that the ball is in the public’s court. Their behaviour will determine future changes with respect to a ban on fireworks and the revision of fines for traffic offences.

I will give the fireworks legislation a couple more months, but if there is no improvement, I will ban it outright.

Similarly, with respect to the traffic fines, if by the end of the first half of 2026 there is a decrease in road deaths, reckless driving, and drunk driving offences, I would be willing to reduce traffic fines to lower than they previously were.

From the reports I have received, compliance with the fireworks law varied considerably across communities. From my own experience over Christmas and New Year’s, I can say definitively that from my home I could hear fireworks being used outside of the permitted hours. There were also many complaints about loud music at night going into the early morning hours, which I also know to be true, as I heard music emanating from north of Philippine almost every night, sometimes up to 3 a.m.

There are some people in this country who simply cannot follow the law and have no concern for the inconvenience and harassment they impose on decent, law-abiding citizens.

The country will remain a lawless dump unless strong action is taken against these ignorant people who have no regard for their fellow citizens.

The issue is not about law enforcement; it is about a lack of civility and respect by some citizens. The police should not have to be chasing people to charge or arrest them just to get them to comply with minor laws. What example are adults who cannot follow basic rules and laws setting for their children?

My government is committed to working with law-abiding citizens to fix this country.

The lawless, entitled people simply do not care about who they kill on the roads, who they torment in their homes, or who they bully, abuse, and inconvenience day after day.

The law did not fail, the police did not fail, and good law-abiding citizens did not fail - a minority of lawless citizens failed.

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Commissioner hails historic crime reduction in New Year’s message— murders fall to 367, TTPS credits intelligence-led policing and SOE operations

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) recorded significant reductions in major crimes during 2025, including a 42 per cent drop in murders, according to the Commissioner of Police in his New Year’s message to the nation.

Commissioner Allister Guevarro said murders fell from 624 in 2024 to 367 in 2025, representing 257 fewer lives lost and marking the most sustained downward trend in homicides in over a decade.

He noted that the figure closely mirrors the 352 murders recorded in 2011, one of the lowest years on record.

The murder detection rate also improved, rising from 15 per cent to 20 per cent, with 87 murder cases solved, including investigations carried over from previous years.

Violent crime declined by 15 per cent, while serious reported crimes fell by eight per cent. Larceny of motor vehicles dropped by 21 per cent, and fatal road traffic accidents decreased by 22 per cent, which the

Commissioner Guevarro attributed to improved enforcement and targeted road safety interventions.
He said these gains were achieved through precision intelligence-led policing, strengthened investigative capacity, improved inter-divisional coordination, and a renewed culture of accountability across the Service.

He highlighted that several police divisions recorded notable reductions in murders, with Port of Spain, Tobago, and North Central showing declines of between 59 and 65 per cent.

Eastern Division achieved one of the highest murder detection rates at 62 per cent, while Central, Southern, Port of Spain, and North Central Divisions recorded the largest decreases in overall serious crime.

Illegal firearms remained the most significant threat to public safety, the Commissioner said, but intensified interdiction efforts resulted in the recovery of 676 firearms in 2025—an increase over 2024.

Thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized across multiple calibres, along with large quantities of narcotics, including over three tonnes of marijuana, more than ten thousand grams of cocaine, over one thousand ecstasy pills, and multiple synthetic drugs. More than one thousand marijuana plants were also destroyed during operations.

The Commissioner pointed to the State of Emergency declared on July 18, 2025, as a key factor in accelerating crime suppression.

During the SOE period, the TTPS conducted 12,818 operations, targeted 3,763 priority offenders, carried out 84,346 searches, arrested 5,034 persons, charged 2,583 individuals, and detected 45,587 traffic offences.

He said murders declined sharply from July onward, correlating directly with these intensified enforcement efforts.

Accountability within the Service was also emphasized. The Commissioner disclosed that in 2025, 27 police officers were arrested and charged for various offences, stating that this was not a failure of the TTPS but evidence of its commitment to integrity and institutional legitimacy.

Beyond enforcement, the TTPS expanded its community-focused initiatives, including the growth of School-Oriented Policing, increased support to seniors and at-risk families, enhanced community patrols, improved customer service protocols, and expanded tactical response capabilities at the nation’s airports.

Officers also partnered with community councils, engaged youth groups, assisted during emergencies, and provided humanitarian support.

Looking ahead to 2026, the Commissioner called on citizens to remain engaged and law-abiding, stressing that public safety is strongest when built on shared responsibility.

He reaffirmed the TTPS’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, and service, and extended New Year’s greetings to the public, expressing confidence that with continued partnership, Trinidad and Tobago can remain safe, strong, and prosperous.

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Emergency river works underway in Valencia after wall collapse:

The Drainage Division has begun critical infrastructure works along the Aripo River at La Platta Gardens, Valencia, following the collapse of a retaining wall caused by soil movement.

The project includes demolishing the damaged wall, constructing a new reinforced concrete retaining wall, and repairing the outfall drainage to improve water flow in the river channel.

Officials say the upgrades will strengthen erosion control, protect nearby properties, and improve drainage for the wider Valencia community.

The works are part of the Division’s ongoing programme to upgrade drainage infrastructure and reduce flood and erosion risks in communities nationwide.

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