Two men and four foreign nationals were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Point Fortin Police District on Thursday 28th August, 2025.
As part of Operation “Summer Slam”, the exercise was conducted between 4am and 8am and targeted multiple persons of interest. The operation involved officers of the Point Fortin, La Brea, and Guapo Police Stations, the Point Fortin Criminal Investigations Department, with tactical support from the National Operations Task Force, Guard and Emergency Branch, Inter-Agency Task Force, Anti-Gang Unit, and South Western Division Task Force.
During the exercise, officers proceeded to the homes of 14 persons of interest and conducted searches. At the Balkaran Street, Warden Road, Point Fortin residence of one target, officers encountered four women, ages 26, 21, 20, and 19, all of foreign descent, who were arrested for illegal immigration. The target was also arrested.
Additionally, while conducting a search at a residence on 3rd Street, Techier Village, Point Fortin, officers found 63 grammes of cannabis and arrested a second target in connection with the find.
The operation was spearheaded by Snr. Supt. Thompson and coordinated by ASP Forbes, ASP Corrie, ASP Lewis, and Insp. Prescott.
Investigations are ongoing.