In a significant blow to narcotics trafficking networks, Trinidad and Tobago police authorities have intercepted approximately $56 million worth of marijuana in a remote forested area near Cap-De-Ville, Point Fortin. The operation, executed on December 11 between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM, resulted in the confiscation of 23 substantial bales of the illicit substance.
Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro personally oversaw the strategic operation alongside Senior Superintendent Thompson, with coordination handled by Assistant Superintendents Forbes, Corrie, and Lewis. The multi-unit effort involved personnel from Special Branch South and the South Western Division, demonstrating coordinated law enforcement capabilities.
Following the seizure, specialized crime scene investigators PC Telesford and PC Ramdass meticulously processed the remote location before transferring evidence to the Special Investigations Unit for comprehensive analysis and follow-up operations.
Commissioner Guevarro emphasized the broader implications of such interventions, stating: ‘The value of these major seizures extends beyond monetary calculations to encompass the countless lives protected from narcotics devastation. While criminal networks profit from human suffering, our police service remains dedicated to dismantling their operations and stripping them of illegal revenues.’
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-driven anti-crime strategies targeting serious offenses and narcotics activities nationwide, signaling continued aggressive measures against organized crime syndicates.