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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: The Commissioner of Police- Erla Harewood, will visit Tobago at the end of the month to address the crime situation on the island. As per reports, the officials of the Commissioner of Police have started the arrangements for her visit.
T&T is considered one of the countries of the Caribbean that is experiencing an increase in crimes, particularly in relation to violent crimes and homicides.
Commissioner Harewood will touch on several topics of concern with other police officers and seek measures to combat criminal activities in the country.
She has recently received an award for improving safety and security measures on the road in January on behalf of the island nation’s authorities. The award was presented by the President of Arrive Alive, Sharon Inglefield, at the Police Administration Building, Port of Spain.
The Police Commissioner was lauded for her untiring contributions and dedication to reducing the road accident rate by 50 per cent in 2021. The people hoped for good and waited for her arrival in Tobago.
With the rise in crimes, Prime Minister Keith Rowley expressed his concern for the young people who prefer to be involved in criminal activities as a way of life.
“If you don’t believe me. I am only expressing my view. There are people in this country who are choosing crime as a way of life and they have to be brought to heel by the State’s security agencies”, added PM Rowley.
He further stated that he and his government are doing everything in their power to reduce the flow of crimes in the nation.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is committed to conducting several anti-crime activities in the different areas of the island. Recently, the officers managed to seize $300K worth of high-grade marijuana in Couva.
The Central Division officers conducted an intelligence-led exercise near the Railway Road in Couva and found a green backpack, marijuana, and 15 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Additionally, the authorities urged zero violence for the criminals in the country.
