The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has launched an investigation following a report of suspected Arson at the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) compound, Eastern Main Road, Beetham, where a major fire occurred on the night of Saturday 24th October, 2026.
Three persons are currently assisting police with their investigations into the incident.
The fire was reported at approximately 10:25 p.m. and involved telecommunications cables, including highly combustible insulated copper cable, stored within the compound.
The Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service responded with firefighting resources mobilised from several fire stations, supported by the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA), the Ministry of Works and Transport and other agencies.
Police officers secured the affected area and implemented traffic diversions to facilitate emergency operations.
At approximately 7:35 a.m. on Sunday 25th October, 2026, the Fire Service advised that the fire had been brought under control, and efforts continue to fully extinguish it.
Preliminary estimates indicate that insulated copper cable valued at over TT$20 million was destroyed. This figure is subject to formal confirmation, and the full extent of the damage is yet to be assessed.
One firefighter sustained superficial burns and smoke inhalation and was taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital for treatment.
Between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. today, police conducted operations in Beetham, Laventille and surrounding areas.
The exercises were led by Deputy Commissioner of Police ‘Operations’ Suzette Martin, with ground operations conducted by Superintendent Ramsook, Superintendent Cadette, Acting Assistant Superintendent Mongroo and Inspector Bethelmy.
They were supported by officers of the Port of Spain Division, the Port of Spain Task Force, the Inter-Agency Task Force, the Transit Police, the Air Support Unit, the Guard and Emergency Branch, the K-9 Branch and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force.
During the exercise, several locations, vehicles and persons were searched, and officers engaged residents to gather information on suspicious activity in the area.
Three persons are now assisting with enquiries into the matter.
Crime Scene Investigators have processed the scene, and CCTV footage from the surrounding area has been requested to assist the investigation.
DCP Martin stated:
“We take this incident extremely seriously. Any deliberate act that threatens lives, damages critical infrastructure or places emergency responders at risk, is unacceptable. We will pursue all available investigative avenues to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and bring those responsible to justice.”