In a significant counter-narcotics operation, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) personnel successfully dismantled a substantial illicit marijuana cultivation site in Diego Martin on January 4th. The strategic intervention, conducted under Operation Trident, targeted criminal activity in the Western Division.
According to an official TTPS media release dated January 6th, specialized units ventured along a rugged trail originating from Salandy Street. After traversing nearly a mile of challenging uphill terrain, law enforcement officers discovered a concealed clearing containing approximately 200 mature marijuana plants.
The comprehensive eradication effort involved multiple specialized departments including the Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit (WDGIU), West End Criminal Investigations Department, and personnel from the West End Charge Room. The operational team employed immediate on-site destruction methods, uprooting and incinerating the entire illicit crop to prevent any potential diversion to illegal markets.
The high-priority operation received formal authorization from Senior Superintendent Williams, with tactical leadership provided by Superintendent Gyan and Woman Assistant Superintendent Aguellera. Operational coordination was managed by Inspectors Grant and Perry, while field supervision was executed by Corporals Garcia, Khan, and acting Corporal Joseph.
This successful intervention demonstrates the TTPS’s continued commitment to disrupting organized criminal enterprises and eliminating illegal drug production infrastructure within local communities.