Operation Charlotte a success

Jacob made this statement while accompanying Port-of- Spain Mayor Keron Valentine on a tour of the busy shopping street yesterday.

Jacob told Newsday he noted that for a period of time Charlotte Street had been the epicentre of crime in the city.

“Since the implementation of Operation Charlotte in April, crime on the street has been reduced by 40 percent,” Jacob said.

He also said the authorities were aware of several taxi stands on the street being preyed upon by criminal elements and offenders escaping into the Nelson and George Street areas.

Recognising this, Jacob said officers of the Duncan Street Police Post were more visible in the area and this contributed to a reduction in criminal activity.