THERE is now heightened security at the Piarco International Airport following a fatal shooting on Thursday.
The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago in a joint media release with the Ministry of Works and Transport stated that immediately following the incident at around 2.30 am, senior officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) held a meeting with Authority officials.
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The purpose of the meeting was to work out measures for strengthening and enhancing security at the airport.
The release stated, “Some of these measures will go into effect immediately while others will be implemented in the coming days.
Additionally, other agencies within the National Security framework have committed resources aimed at deterring events of this kind in the future.”
The Authority also stated it will continue to partner with the TTPS and other agencies to ensure that the airport environment remains a safe and secure location for airport users and stakeholders.
