No Easter holidays for cops

Officers have planned extensive anti-crime operations in all nine divisions across the nation.

These exercises will include road blocks, stop and search, DUI and speed exercises. Yesterday, Tobago Divisional head Snr Supt Joanne Archie advised people visiting the sister isle to obey the law and avoid spending the weekend in a cell.

“We will be out in our numbers to ensure all who use the roads – be it pedestrian or motorist – do so in a safe environment.

We are asking visitors and residents not to throw caution to the wind. We will be there not to give people a hard time, but to ensure they are safe during the holiday period on the island,” Archie said.

ACP (Crime) Irwin Hackshaw added that police will be making checks on camps across the nation and there will be patrols on the beach. Hackshaw said there will be a heightened police presence in all communities.

He advised the public to apply all precautions, ensure their valuables are secured and when possible, to travel in groups.