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Family to appear in court for drugs
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| A family of four is to appear in the Tunapuna Magistrates Court sometime today They are charged with the illegal possession of marijuana Newspower understands that early Thursday morning, officers of the Northern Division Task Force executed a raid at a home in Bon Air West where the illegal drugs were found Following the raid officers detained the four which included a manager at state owned Water and Sewerage Authority as well as a registered nurse In the meantime Leary Ferriera |
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Prime Minister Patrick Manning
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Monday, February 25, 2008 8:59 PM
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| Prime Minister Patrick Manning is confident in measures put it place to stem the flow of illegal drugs into this country He expressed his confidence while speaking at the 80th anniversary celebration of |
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Drug Bust
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:11 AM
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| Residents of San Souci are being praised for their help in the seizure of illegal drugs worth some 5 million dollars. Around 6:30 yesterday evening, a team of officers from CID, North Coast, Toco, Mathura, |
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Prison officer on drug charges
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Monday, February 09, 2009 7:51 AM
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| A Prison Officer will appear in the Arima Magistrate court this morning He’s charged with the possession of illegal drugs with the purpose of trafficking Newspower understands officers attached to the |
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32 arrested in Maloney
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009 11:31 PM
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| Northern Division police officers arrested 32 people during an intensive raid in Maloney Gardens yesterday. Among the 32 held were four men …who were detained after the car they were travelling in was searched …and a pistol was found. Police reports indicate 2 suspected car thieves were also held. The majority …lawmen say…were held with varying amounts of illegal drugs…as an undisclosed amount of marijuana and cocaine was seized by officers during the raid…which started around 6 a.m. yesterday The |
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Cedros fishermen highlight their problems
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Monday, June 07, 2010 5:37 PM
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| Cedros fishermen are promised their concerns which include the illegal drug trade and attacks by pirates will be addressed by the People’s Partnership government. On Sunday the fishermen highlighted the challenges they face in carrying out their trade to National Security Minister, Brigadier John Sandy, Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Suruj Rambachan and Food Production Minister, Vasant Barath. One of the fishermen admitted there are some corrupt individuals in the industry who illegal bring drugs |
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Illegal Water
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Thursday, August 02, 2007 12:30 PM
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| Illegal water consumers now have 3 months to legitimately hook up or face the penalties The warning came from The Water and Sewerage Authority, who has put its foot down on consumers they say are stealing |
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Arima Man Held with Drugs
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:47 PM
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| A 24 year old Arima man will appear before a Magistrate tomorrow morning charged with possession of 30 kilograms of marijuana. Around 4 o’clock this morning, officers of the Arima CID lead by Corporal |
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Malaria Drugs
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Friday, November 23, 2007 1:03 PM
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| The British Parliament has lent its support to an initiative aimed at funding cheaper anti-malaria drugs for the world’s poor. The project is widely referred to as the- Affordable Medicine Facility for |
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Police Hit Back in laventille
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:20 PM
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| Police Commissioner Trevor Paul has reiterated his officers’ determination to bring a sense of security and safety to Laventille. Paul spoke after police and soldiers seized several items including illegal |
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Illegal Quarrying
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Monday, February 25, 2008 6:33 PM
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| 3 Princess Town men are expected to appear before a Sangre – Grande magistrate this morning. The men were arrested for illegally quarrying in Vega de Oropouche. Two excavators, 4 generators, six water |
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Illegal Quarrying Policemen
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Saturday, May 03, 2008 12:21 AM
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| Seven policemen including three members of the Inter-Agency Task Force have been detained for allegedly illegally quarrying in east Trinidad. A police raiding party acting on information went to the back |
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3 Men Held for Illegal Quarrying
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:13 PM
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| 3 men are expected to be charged for illegal quarrying. The men were held during a police exercise at Mendoza Drive, Matura this morning. 5 million dollars worth of equipment were also seized. 2 excavators |
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Fined for Drugs
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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:40 PM
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| A 28 year old San Fernando man was yesterday fined 9 thousand dollars by a San Fernando magistrate Corey Clarke…a labourer…recently admitted to having marijuana in his possession Clarke, of Medeine Street, |
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Illegal Immigrants Arrested
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008 10:57 PM
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| Shortly after 8 last night 5 Ghanaians were arrested on the Moruga beach by Police. The immigrants aged 25 – 35 were taken to the Princess Town Police Station and handed over to Immigration Officers today. They are now in custody at the maximum security Prison in Arouca. Charges of illegal entry are expected to be laid. |
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Drugs & Ammo in Aranguez
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Friday, January 30, 2009 2:57 AM
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| A barrel allegedly containing compressed marijuana parceled and ready for distribution was among items seized by the police in a raid on an Aranguez home this afternoon. The exercise conducted by officers |
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Illegal Tint
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Friday, February 27, 2009 6:23 AM
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| Motor vehicle owners are given two weeks to remove heavy tint from their vehicles. This ultimatum was given by assistant police commissioner for crime Raymond Craig |
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2 in court for illegal quarrying
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Monday, March 16, 2009 9:17 AM
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| 2 men…a businessman and a wash plant operator…will appear in the Sangre Grande magistrates’ court this morning Both are charged with illegal quarrying in Valencia According to Police …they’ve been monitoring the situation along |
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Illegal Cutting Of Trees
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Monday, March 16, 2009 1:18 PM
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| San Fernando City Police has been mobilized to investigate the illegal cutting down of several Poui Trees in Marabella. And according to the San Fernando City Corporation no authorization was given for anyone to carry out the act. Alderman, |
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Crack down on illegal immigrants
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Monday, May 11, 2009 6:09 PM
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| Officers of the North Eastern Division have detained 15 illegal immigrants The Guyanese nationals will be handed over to Immigration Officials this morning for deportation Yesterday the officers were able to confine the group after a special exercise in Tunapuna |
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Police crack down on illegal users of the PBR
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Thursday, June 11, 2009 4:00 PM
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| By: Clevon Raphael Eleven persons were held in an anti-crime exercise in the Tunapuna\St Joseph districts which began around midnight and ended three hours ago. The action that was coordinated by Senior Superintendent Rajendranath |
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Illegal migrants arrested in East Trinidad
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:52 PM
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| 25 Guyanese nationals in this country illegally were held last night in East Trinidad by officers of the Northern div task force Yesterday the officers teamed up with Officers of the Immigration Department and carried out |
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Illegal Quarrying Equipment seized
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:36 PM
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| Warrants have been issued for the arrest of several people involved in illegal quarrying activities in East Trinidad. On Wednesday lawmen seized over 2 million dollars worth equipment at Vega |
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Illegal Billboards and Signs Causing Problems In Tobago
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 5:49 PM
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| The Tobago House of Assembly is taking action to deal with the increase of illegal signs and billboards along the roads of the sister isle. T.H.A. Assistant Secretary in the Division of Infrastructure, Gary Melville, admitted the situation was getting out of control and must be quickly corrected. Speaking during the recent T.H.A. media briefing, Mr. Melville said the situation not only posed a hazard to motorists but affected the natural beauty which was a key element in Tobago’s tourism. |
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Marijuana seized in San Juan
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Monday, December 28, 2009 5:46 PM
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| Officers from the North Eastern Division Task Force yesterday seized 30 parcels of marijuana in a forested area in Petit Bourg, San Juan. The illegal drug had an estimated street value of $300,000. Officers |
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Mayor: NO to Sando Vending
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Sunday, July 01, 2007 2:03 PM
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| San Fernando Mayor Kenneth Ferguson is warning there will be a zero tolerance from the police towards illegal vending in the Borough especially on High Street. Mayor Ferguson explains vendors who continue to engage in the practice would not be spared. Power 102 Tags: San Fernando, Mayor, Kenneth Ferguson, Vendors |
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Businessman busted with guns
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Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:03 PM
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| A Business man and several of his employees will appear in Court tomorrow morning charged with possession of illegal guns and ammunition. Police received a report that the businessman, who owns a Security |
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Vendor goes to Jail
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Friday, July 13, 2007 7:29 PM
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| A female San Fernando vendor was again sentenced to serve 30 days simple imprisonment for illegal vending in the borough. Yesterday, vendor Betty-Ann Bhagan pleaded guilty before Lady Magistrate Chankar |
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Businessman Lockup
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Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:39 PM
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| A businessman, his two sons and the son of another businessman are expected to appear before a Sangre-Grande Magistrate tomorrow, charge with possession of a revolver, ammunition and marijuana. A party |
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Security breach at Prime Minister’s residence
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007 9:36 PM
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| A breach of security has been detected at the official residence of the Prime Minister, after a security guard was arrested with an illegal firearm, last evening. Police said that shortly after eight o’clock, |
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Police Find Shotgun
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 1:08 AM
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| Officers attached to Siparia CID successfully confiscated an illegal shot gun after confronting a man said to be acting suspiciously. At 5 pm yesterday, the team of officers headed by inspector Inniss |
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Cocaine Bust
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Friday, September 21, 2007 11:31 PM
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| A 45 year-old unemployed man of Princess Town is now in police custody after he was allegedly with cocaine in his possession. Around 4 o’clock yesterday evening, Corporal Ghajadar found the man acting |
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Coast Guard Officer in Court
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Monday, August 27, 2007 11:36 PM
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| A coast guard will appear in court today for the illegal possession of arms and ammunition The officer was one of 5 persons arrested last week in the Valencia The Officer, whose identity has not been released, |
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Man Gets 12-Month Imprisonment
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Saturday, August 11, 2007 2:42 PM
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| A 32-year-old man of Wharf Street, Maracas St. Joseph had a 12-month imprisonment for Marijuana possession imposed on him by Magistrate Gillian David, in spite of claiming he was a Bobo Shanty Baptist |
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Marijuana Manufacturer Busted
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Friday, October 05, 2007 3:42 PM
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| Police believe they have stopped the operation of what they described as a marijuana processing factory at Maracas St Joseph. This followed a five hour raid on a marijuana plantation at Warf Trace this |
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Student Busted with Drugs in School
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:31 PM
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| A 13 year old Schoolboy would be sentenced next Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to trafficking 1.5 kilos of marijuana at the Arima Senior Comprehensive School. The form three pupil whose name cannot be |
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Panday on Drug Mafia
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007 10:23 PM
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| Leader of the United National Congress, Basdeo Panday is accusing the Congress of the People of being financially supported by the drug mafia According to Panday this is the very same illegal group which |
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Drugs Found
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Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:14 AM
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| No bail for three men charged for possession of cocaine and ammunition when they appeared before Point Fortin Magistrate Herbert Charles today. The three are 28 year old Andrew Wilson of El Dorado, 23 |
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Lawbreakers Busted
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Friday, November 09, 2007 10:13 AM
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| A total of twenty four persons including an illegal Nigerian immigrant have been busted by Police during two separate road block exercises in the Northern Division this morning. Officers of the St Joseph |
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