Summary
- Weekend Crackdown: The TTPS Port of Spain Division arrested 10 motorists for driving under the influence during an early Sunday morning operation along Park Street.
- Notable Arrests: Among those detained were a Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard officer, a COTT director, and a 31-year-old janitor who was additionally charged for driving without a license or insurance.
- Search for Contraband: During the six-hour exercise, officers also stopped and searched 39 vehicles for illegal firearms and ammunition, though no illegal weapons were discovered.
By Prior Beharry
AN anti-crime and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) operation in the capital city early Sunday morning resulted in the arrest of ten motorists, including a Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard officer and a director at the Copyright Music Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago (COTT).
The operation, spearheaded by the Port of Spain Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), took place along Park Street between 12 midnight and 6am on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
According to police reports, the exercise focused on keeping intoxicated drivers off the roads and clamping down on illegal firearms. While officers stopped and searched 39 vehicles and their occupants for illegal weapons and ammunition—yielding no illegal items—ten drivers failed breathalyzer tests and were arrested for having breath alcohol levels exceeding the prescribed legal limit.
One of the suspects, identified by police as a 31-year-old janitor named Rahim, faces additional charges. In addition to failing the breathalyzer test, he was charged with driving without a certificate of insurance and driving without a driver’s permit, which police noted had never been issued to him.
The TTPS released the demographic details of the ~10 individuals arrested during the early morning sting:
| Age | Occupation / Details | Area of Residence |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Leading Seaman, T&T Coast Guard | Upper Union Road, Four Roads, Diego Martin |
| 40 | Director of COTT | Buller Street, Woodbrook |
| 31 | Janitor (Port of Spain Corporation) | Ethel Street, St. James |
| 35 | Salesman | O’Meara Road, Arima |
| 33 | Cook | Petit Bourg, San Juan |
| 41 | Videographer | La Florissante, D’Abadie |
| 60 | Mechanic | Dinsley Village, Tacarigua |
| 34 | Contractor | Upper Laventille Road, East Dry River, Port of Spain |
| 37 | Unspecified | Upper Wharton Street, Laventille |
| 37 | Unspecified | Parryland Village, Guapo |
The weekend crackdown was spearheaded by Snr Supt Thom, Supt Baird, Supt Revanales, and ASP Cadette, with direct coordination and supervision by ASP Cadette. The dragnet involved a heavy police presence, drawing officers from the Capital City Patrol Unit, Besson Street Police Station, Central Police Station, Belmont Police Station, and the Port of Spain Municipal Police.
Following the exercise, the TTPS issued a stern reminder to the public, urging motorists to obey all traffic laws and refrain from drinking and driving, emphasizing that the safety of all road users remains a top priority for law enforcement.
