Heightened security in the capital city since midnight is expected to impact thousands of people today, as one of the main streets leading into downtown Port-of-Spain, Trinidad will be cordoned off to facilitate two high-profile criminal cases.
Police are advising motorists to avoid St. Vincent Street completely and find alternative routes such as Dundonald Street, onto Richmond Street or use the Queen’s Park West exit onto Frederick Street.
High-level national security sources said security in and around the Port-of-Spain Magistrates’ Court is expected to be on its highest alert today as Four people arrested in connection with a $15 million drug bust in the upscale residential district of Westmoorings on Tuesday are due to appear in the Port-of-Spain Magistrates’ Court today charged for possession of illegal drugs, cocaine and marijuana with the intent to traffic.
This event will clash with the ongoing criminal case involving a group of men charged with the murder of former Independent Senator Dana Seetahal, as the main witness returns to the witness stand.
