THIRTY-NINE Venezuelans who attempted to flee from police officers were arrested and are expected to be repatriated following investigations.
Police reported on Wednesday that the 18 men, nine women, eight girls and four boys were held and a quantity of contraband items consisting of limes, various brands of alcohol, cigarettes, and cheese discovered with them.
The Venezuelans were detained on Tuesday.
Officers of the Carenage Police Station received information which led them to Alcan Bay and Crew’s Inn facility where they observed several persons attempting to enter the compound.
When the officers attempted to engage the group, they ran in separate directions causing a chase to ensue. The 39 persons were subsequently detained and searches conducted.
Quarantine orders were issued and the group was handed over to the Coast Guard at the Chaguaramas Heliport base to begin their quarantine prior to repatriation.
