In the wake of a controversial US missile strike targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in international waters, Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, has called on the families of two Trinidadian nationals allegedly killed in the incident to file missing-persons reports immediately. The strike, which occurred on October 14, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including a Las Cuevas man and another Trinidadian referred to as ‘Samaroo.’ This marks the fifth such operation by the US in its ongoing campaign against narco-trafficking in the southern Caribbean, which has claimed over 20 lives. Despite the severity of the actions, no concrete evidence of illegal drugs aboard the vessels has been publicly disclosed. US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have defended the strikes, asserting the reliability of their intelligence. During an interview with i95.5FM on October 17, Alexander revealed that his ministry had not received official information about the incident and was relying solely on media reports. He emphasized the importance of families reporting their missing relatives to the police to initiate an investigation. ‘That is the first thing they should have done,’ Alexander stated. ‘Tell the police that their family member was in a specific location and has not been in contact. As it stands, there is nothing to work with—absolutely nothing.’ Alexander also questioned the nature of the ‘runs’ the men were reportedly making to Venezuela, expressing confusion over the media’s lack of inquiry into the specifics. He urged those with knowledge of the individuals’ activities to come forward and assist in the investigation. Additionally, Alexander referenced a 2018 incident involving one of the alleged victims, noting his familiarity with the individual’s past behavior and actions.
Alexander: File missing-persons report for Trinis allegedly killed on drug boat
