TRINIBAD artiste Bradlee Dhanaram, 35, of Agapito Trace, Santa Flora, has been charged for allegedly containing threats of violence against individuals believed to be supporters of a particular political party.
Dhanaram, was arrested last Friday during an intelligence-led exercise conducted in the Penal district by officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) National Operations Unit (NOU), the TTPS stated on Tuesday in a media release.
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Following a detailed investigation and an interview with the suspect, the case was reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions , Roger Gaspard, SC.
On Monday, advice was given to formally charge Dhanaram with Making Statements to Influence Public Opinion in a Manner Likely to be Prejudicial to Public Safety, contrary to Regulation 12(a) of the Emergency Powers Regulations, as per Legal Notice No. 240 issued under the State of Emergency.
The TTPS again reminded members of the public that any act verbal, written, or otherwise that seeks to incite violence or create public panic, especially in the lead-up to the April 28 General Elections, will be met with the full extent of the law.
