The Office of the Mayor of San Fernando is strongly refuting what it describes as false and misleading media reports claiming that firearms and ammunition went missing from its office.
In a formal statement issued on Thursday, the Office says it has never stored or maintained firearms or ammunition, and insists the claims are entirely inaccurate.
The statement clarifies that any weapons linked to ongoing investigations fall under the responsibility of the San Fernando Municipal Police Unit, which operates independently from the Office of the Mayor and from a separate location within the City Corporation compound.
Officials say the report creates a false impression of the Mayor’s role and risks damaging the reputation of the Office by suggesting involvement in matters outside of its remit.
The Office is also raising concern over what it calls a failure to verify key facts, particularly given an ongoing police investigation into missing firearms within the Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service.
Legal action is now being considered. The Office says its attorneys have been instructed to act if the article is not removed, corrected, and accompanied by a public apology within 24 hours.