Illegals among 20 held in PoS raids

The ten-hour exercise began at 4 am and was led by ASP Ajith Persad and coordinated by Senior Superintendent Radcliffe Boxhill while the Defence Force team was led by Lieutenant Sookdeo. Other officers involved were Inspector Bruno, Sgt Williams of the Inter Agency Task force, Sgt Austin, PCs Jack, Ince and others.

Dogs “Bak” and “CID” from the Police Canine Unit were also involved in the exercise. During the raid, several houses, apartments and vacant buildings were searched.

At Siparia Hill, two women from Santo Domingo were found in a house which they claimed they were renting. They were arrested after officers discovered their passports to be forged.

The women were later handed over to officers of the Immigration Department. Other persons were arrested on outstanding warrants.

A quantity of illicit drugs was seized. Some of the detainees were expected to be placed on identification parades yesterday.

Further exercises are planned.