Two Trinis caught in US raids

A 25-year-old woman, convicted of robbery in Roosevelt, NY, and a 57-year-old man convicted of driving under the influence in Richmond Hill, NY were arrested by ICE officials during the raid. It is not known whether or not the two Trinis will face deportation, but Ministry of National Security officials told Newsday yesterday that if they are deported, they should have no fear of being mistreated.

“We will treat with them to ensure that they do not slip back into a life of crime while here,” said Marcia Hope, Director of Corporate Communications at the Ministry of National Security.

“Once they continue on the right track, they do not need to fear, we will not discriminate against them.” She added that when a person is being deported, he or she would be treated differently from the regular traveller.

“You would be under heavy guard, and when you are in the country, you would be handed over to Trinidad security forces.” Hope said.

Last week, over 680 persons were arrested in raids across the United States.

Of those arrested, 75 percent are criminal aliens, convicted of crimes including homicide, aggravated sexual abuse, sexual assault of a minor, lewd acts with a child, indecent liberties with a minor, drug trafficking, battery, assault, driving under the influence and weapons charges.