Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency amid concerns about organized crime gangs operating from prisons. Police commissioner Allister Guevarro cited intelligence about gangs forming a syndicate to plan criminal activities. In response, authorities relocated certain gang leaders to secured facilities to limit their communication. Despite indications of reduced crime rates, there exists a noted resurgence in gang-related violence. Attorney General John Jeremie highlighted the rise in homicides and kidnappings, necessitating legislative support for security forces during the state of emergency.
The commissioner of police, Allister Guevarro, confirmed gangs have formed an organised crime syndicate and are planning assassinations, robberies, and kidnappings.
Authorities have started relocating certain gang leaders from the prison system to a more secure facility to break communication links.
Despite the state of emergency, Guevarro stated there had been no recent surge in crime, describing the actions as pre-emptive.
The attorney general, John Jeremie, noted a resurgence of gang-related homicides and kidnappings, contradicting claims of reduced crime.
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