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Coast Guard seizes $29m in marijuana, suspects held - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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A joint operation between the police, Coast Guard, and “international partners” has led to the seizure of over $29 million worth of high-grade marijuana after intercepting a vessel early on September 12. Two people have been detained, and a search is ongoing for three other suspects. A police statement on September 12 said a specialised police unit received credible intelligence on September 11 that a large consignment of high-grade Colombian “C…
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Trinidad and Tobago authorities reported this Saturday that they seized 268 kilos of marijuana, valued at more than $29 million, from a fishing vessel that, according to preliminary investigations, came from Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner (TTPS), Allister Guevara, highlighted the operation as an example of the effectiveness of the intelligence system and collaboration with regional and international partners. According to the…

Trinidad and Tobago authorities reported on Saturday that they seized 268 kilos of $29 million worth of marijuana from a fishing vessel from Venezuela, amid growing tension in the Caribbean. "This successful operation highlights the strength of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) intelligence apparatus and the effectiveness of the precision police when it has the support of our regional and international partners," said Trinidadian Pol…

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newsday.co.tt broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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