Cops warn about highway robbery

In a release issued yesterday, the police also called on those who may have been victims of such scams to report the matter to the nearest police station.

Reports are that those engaged in the scam create a situation where their vending carts make contact with the vehicle of an unsuspecting driver.

The scam artiste then accuses the driver of causing damage to his cart and demands money.

“The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) advises motorists that in the event an accident has occurred in the manner as described, a report should be made to the nearest police station.

The TTPS further advises against any private arrangement to settle.” Yesterday head of the Police Highway Patrol and Traffic Branch Senior Supt Baldeo Nanan, advised drivers to desist from buying items from these vendors who are operating illegally on the highway.

He said the police highway patrol officers and traffic branch will soon launch a campaign to advise drivers about these illegal acts.