A coordinated overnight operation at Trinidad’s Women’s Prison in Arouca has exposed sophisticated attempts by inmates to direct criminal operations from behind bars. In a meticulously planned raid conducted between 1:15 AM and 3:00 AM on January 17th, authorities recovered four cellphones and additional evidence of illegal coordination.
The operation, uniquely executed entirely by female officers to maintain security protocols, revealed three mobile devices concealed internally by prisoners—a disturbing demonstration of the lengths taken to maintain external criminal connections. A fourth device was discovered hidden within cell premises during the comprehensive search.
This high-priority intervention was orchestrated under the joint leadership of Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro, Acting Prisons Commissioner Carlos Corraspe, and Deputy Commissioner of Police Suzette Martin. The operation mobilized specialized units including the DCP Operations Team, Special Intelligence Unit, and the Prison Emergency Response Unit, with additional support from the Guard and Emergency Branch.
Senior Superintendent of Prisons Lee Davis provided direct supervision alongside Assistant Superintendent Stanley and a team of specialized officers including W/Sgt Hospedales, W/Ag Sgt John, and W/Cpl Caruth.
Authorities have confirmed that criminal charges are being prepared against the implicated inmates as investigations continue to unravel the full extent of the coordinated criminal activities originating from within the correctional facility.