Cops on alert today

A large contingent of officers of the Port-of-Spain CID who have been detailed for duties today at the Queen’s Park Savannah, for the 41st Independence parade, will pay particular attention to persons engaging in theft, firearm and narcotic offences, and other criminal acts.

Officers of the Stolen Vehicles Squad based at the Port-of-Spain CID will also monitor all vehicles parked in and around the Queen’s Park Savannah. The move is part of the anti-crime initiatives aimed at ensuring the safety of all citizens who attend the Independence parade. During previous years, persons attending the parade at the Queen’s Park Savannah complained of being mugged, robbed of cash, jewelry and their vehicles. Senior officers said yesterday that the police will be posted at strategic locations to ensure that persons involved in illicit activities will be arrested. Sunday Newsday learned that on Sunday, no live ammunition will be carried to the parade ground by personnel on parade. Crash barriers will be erected at strategic points along the route March where large crowds are expected.