A Sea Lots man believed to be a high-ranking member of a prominent gang in the Port-of-Spain area was arrested by police yesterday after marijuana valued at around $1 million was found in his home.
While inquiries are continuing, Guardian Media understands the 35-year-old man is being investigated for multiple offences, including homicide and robbery. Officers from the Port-of-Spain Division Task Force responded to a call for help from a close female relative of the suspect, who indicated she was being abused at their home in Sea Lots.
The distress call around 6 am yesterday resulted from an alleged argument, which later escalated into a physical altercation between the two. The woman reportedly called the police for help, and when officers arrived, they breached the property in an attempt to rescue her.
It was reported that during a search of the premises, lawmen found 65 kilos of marijuana in a bedroom. While the woman was taken into protective custody, the suspect was arrested.
Meanwhile, to arrest people responsible for the growing number of robberies being set up via Facebook Market Place and other online scams, officers carried out a series of exercises, which were coordinated by Snr Supt Thom and supervised by ASP Soodeen, Insp Durga and Sgt Guerra. The held 25 people for multiple offences, including robbery and larceny.
Officers conducted surveillance over three days and successfully managed to round up the suspects who are expected to be placed on identification parades next week. Guardian Media was told officers will be conducting similar exercises in the coming weeks, and they warned people against engaging in acts that could land them behind bars.