SRP held for robbing Chinese businessman

In a press statement released by the TTPS yesterday Acting Commissioner of Police, Stephen Williams confirmed a Chinese national reported to the St Margaret’s Police Station that around 12.05 am on Friday, three police officers in a marked police vehicle arrived at his home in Claxton Bay to conduct a search for arms and drugs and took away $400,000 in cash from his premises.

According to reports, three armed men arrived at the home of Wei Hui Zhu, 31, of Soledad Road, Claxton Bay in a marked police vehicle, wearing police tactical gear.

Three more “officers” arrived in a black Sport Utility Vehicle stating they had instructions to search his home. The men found and took $400,000 as well as two iPhones.

Police were yesterday reviewing CCTV footage of the incident.

Police sources revealed one of the vehicles was traced as being the property of the TTPS. They also said the SRP initially refused to cooperate with investigators but began to do so yesterday. They added that others suspects were being questioned and more arrests were imminent. The TTPS press release added, “This matter is actively engaging the attention of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. Commissioner (of Police, Stephen) Williams gives the assurance to members of the public that they will be further updated on the progress and outcome of the investigation.” The investigation is being led by Supt Gassar of the Southern Division.