A violent abduction has shaken the community of Aranjuez as 21-year-old Cody Narine, son of a local doubles vendor, remains captive following his kidnapping by armed assailants. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning at Tyrico Bay on Trinidad’s North Coast, where seven armed men reportedly seized the young man.
According to family sources, Narine had left his John-Dulam Street residence on Tuesday evening, informing relatives of his intended destination without providing specific reasons for the trip. The abduction took place approximately at 1 a.m., with subsequent confirmation coming via a ransom demand of US$50,000 communicated directly to the family.
The Express visited the Narine family residence, where visible signs of their food business ‘Donkee + Audie’s Doubles’ marked the property. Family members maintained a guarded silence, though one relative confirmed the ransom demand while others gathered in quiet concern beneath the house. Neighbors described Cody as a familiar presence in the community and praised the family’s culinary business.
This kidnapping marks Trinidad’s first ransom abduction for 2026, following the high-profile December kidnapping of businessman Derrick Tardieu and his wife Claribel. In that previous case, kidnappers initially demanded US$2.5 million before reducing their request to TT$100,000, with both victims eventually released after ransom payments.
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit has launched a full investigation into Narine’s abduction, deploying specialized resources to secure his safe return while addressing the concerning pattern of ransom-driven criminal activity in the region.