Police raid at city port

Newsday understands that from as early as 10 am yesterday, Port Police, along with Customs and Excise officers went to Dock Road, where transport drivers pass to dock at the ferry to Tobago, and conducted searches of the shops and vehicles in the area.

Newsday was told that police officers searched the area for narcotics, people with outstanding warrants, and also checked drivers licences and permits to ensure that the people on the road were authorised to be there.

As a result of the search, police officers were able to find a quantity of marijuana valued at TT$7640, and arrested one man.

The man is expected to appear before a Port of Spain magistrate next week.