Caribbean National Weekly

Drug bust in Trinidad: Cocaine worth over TT$1 million seized

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Drug bust in Trinidad: Cocaine worth over TT$1 million seized

An anti-crime operation unfolded in the El Socorro area, leading Trinidadian authorities to a major drug haul. 

Reports are that the police executed a strategic roadblock that brought a vehicle, and its occupants, under intense scrutiny.

A suspicious vehicle stopped

During the operation, a vehicle carrying two passengers, a 58-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, caught the officers’ attention.

Acting on intelligence, the officers made the decisive move to halt the vehicle.

Hidden contraband unveiled

The authorities then conducted a thorough search of the vehicle. 

Their efforts unearthed 36 boxes disguised as computer accessories. However, a further examination of the boxes revealed the presence of 1.038 kilograms of cocaine.

The drug has an estimated street value of TT$1.447 million.

More on cocaine seizure in the Caribbean

Related Stories

Antigua PM seeks US explanation over visa restrictions

Antigua PM seeks US explanation over visa restrictions

US Coast Guard transfers 15 migrants to The Bahamas after interdiction near Miami

US Coast Guard transfers 15 migrants to The Bahamas after interdiction near Miami

Guyana opposition parties explore greater political cooperation

Guyana opposition parties explore greater political cooperation

Guyana debt burden declines as economy and job market strengthen

Guyana debt burden declines as economy and job market strengthen