Businessman found in possession of 5 manholes covers released on bail in Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago police on Sunday granted bail to a 57-year-old business that was caught in the unlawful possession of manhole covers.
Sunday, 6th June 2021
Trinidad and Tobago police on Sunday granted bail to a 57-year-old businessman who was caught in the unlawful possession of manhole covers. The bail has been granted with a sum of $50,000.
Police reported in a press release on Sunday that the businessman was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 with surety by a Justice of the Peace after he was charged with receiving stolen items and unlawful possession by officers of the Port of Spain City Police on Saturday.
Officers conducted a search warrant exercise spearheaded by Supt. Charles and assisted by Sgt. McShine, between 4 pm and 6:25 pm, on Saturday 5th June, 2021, during which they proceeded to George Street, Port of Spain.
[caption id="attachment_35199" align="aligncenter" width="509"] Manhole covers found by the police[/caption]The police conducted a search of a two-storey house where they found a large quantity of copper and five manhole covers which were reported stolen by the Port of Spain City Corporation.
The owner of the property, Vejai Ramlackhan of St. Augustine, was arrested in connection with the finds. He was subsequently charged with the offences by PC Thomas of the Port of Spain City Police Task Force. Ramlackhan is expected to appear before a Port of Spain Magistrate on 12th July 2021.
Police stated that the accused had endangered the lives of the public by removing the manhole covers from the surroundings of George Street, Port of Spain.
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