Kidnapped victim Claribel Tardieu has been found alive in the Maracas Bay district.
Reports state an intelligence-led operation was conducted between 9pm on Wednesday 7th January, 2026 and 6am, on Thursday 8th January, 2026, during which officers proceeded to a location along
the North Coast Road, Maracas Bay, where a comprehensive search was carried out.
Mrs. Tardieu was subsequently found with her hands and feet bound and her face covered, with no visible injuries. She was handed over to officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and taken to seek medical attention.
The operation was spearheaded by ACP Smith, ACP Singh, W/Snr. Supt. Maynard-Wilson, Supt. Mc Kenzie and Supt. Pariman and included officers of the Northern Division Gang Unit, the Northern Division Task Force, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the National Operations Task Force.
Claribel and her husband, Derrick, were allegedly kidnapped on Monos Island, on December 6th, 2025. He was subsequently released on December 17th, 2025.
Investigations are ongoing