10 arrested for breaching curfew in Trinidad, and one bailed on a sum of $50,000

The government of Trinidad and Tobago have strictly declared a COVID-19 curfew, restricting all activities. Police are vigilantly monitoring the situation and making arrests for breaching the curfew hours. Over 10 people were arrested in three different locations with one getting bailed.[caption id="attachment_35225" align="alignleft" width="100%"] File photo of Rajendra Arjoon[/caption]

On Monday, police charged a 58 -year-old man, Hermitage Village, to conduct sales from a bar contrary to the Public Health Regulations. Rajendra Arjoon of Hermitage Village, San Fernando, was arrested for running sales from a bar. He was caught and charged and is expected to appear at the San Fernando Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, June 8th 2021, to answer the charges.

Besides this, eight people were arrested at Invader’s Bay Beach during a Covid Enforcement Exercise at Invaders’ Bay, Mucurapo on, Sunday.

During the exercise, the officers observed eight persons at Invaders Bay, contrary to Emergency Powers No 2. Regulations 2021. The eight individuals were arrested for being found on a beach.

Ag Insp coordinated the exercise. Basant and Sgt. Moses and included officers from the St James Police Station and members of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF).

[caption id="attachment_35224" align="alignleft" width="100%"] File photo of Kareem Hart[/caption]Court also granted bail to Kareem Hart, who was arrested for breaching the curfew and wearing camouflage clothing. He was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 with a surety by Justice of the Peace, Abraham Ali, on Saturday. Police said he was captured during a surveillance duty at William Street, San Juan, when allegedly a black Hyundai Elantra proceeding at a high rate of speed.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service continue to urge citizens to adhere to the Public Health Regulations.