PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro has warned criminals that “a lifetime of crime is now a high-risk vocation” in Trinidad and Tobago, following the deadly taking pictures of two bandits by a licensed firearm holder.
And he has suggested offenders to give up their weapons and alter course.
“Put down your weapons. Flip your life round, name the closest police station, and inform them the place to get these weapons. Will probably be higher for you you probably have not obtained the message earlier than or, because the outdated individuals would say, if stick break in yuh ears let meh repeat it—a lifetime of crime is now a high-risk vocation on this nation, so hand in your weapons and turn out to be productive members of society,” the highest cop mentioned.
His warning got here in a voice notice on the heels of two bandits being killed by a licensed firearm holder in Santa Cruz final Friday.
“To these people who proceed to pursue a lifetime of crime, let this function a reminder—Trinidad and Tobago is now not a haven for prison enterprise. The dangers are excessive, the results are grave,” the Police Commissioner careworn, including that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) won’t relent in its mission to dismantle prison networks and restore public security.
In accordance with police, a 66-year-old licensed firearm person was attacked by bandits making an attempt to steal his car. He fired on them, killing one man and his aunt, who was driving the getaway automotive. A 3rd suspect fled the scene. The licensed firearm holder has since been questioned as a part of the continuing investigation.
Guevarro mentioned the incident underscored “a deeper situation plaguing our society” and known as on residents to be cautious of their on-line commentary. He warned that “untimely hypothesis” and the circulation of unverified data might jeopardise the integrity of the investigation and hinder justice.
“The TTPS stays dedicated to upholding the rule of regulation and defending the rights of all residents, together with those that are licensed to hold firearms. Each incident involving using deadly drive is handled with the utmost seriousness and will likely be investigated with full transparency,” the police chief assured.
