The TTPS has confirmed that a 73-year-old kidnapping victim was successfully rescued late on
Wednesday 25th March, 2026, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation which resulted in the interception of a vessel and the arrest of eight individuals.

At approximately 11:59 p.m. yesterday, officers intercepted a vessel approximately one nautical mile north-northwest of Corozal. The operation was executed based on information received from the Radar Centre and carried out by Coast Guard personnel.

On board the vessel, officers discovered the victim along with six male Venezuelan nationals and two male Trinidad and Tobago nationals. Two males and one female suspect were also held at Tyrico Bay, bringing the total number of suspects currently in custody in connection with the
incident to eleven.

The victim was successfully rescued and was reported to be in good health. Investigations revealed that the victim was abducted earlier that evening. At approximately 7:12 p.m. on March 25th, 2026, the victim, a 73-year-old landlord, was at her residence located at Don Miguel Road, San Juan, when she was approached by a man along with three other unidentified male suspects. Two of the suspects forcibly took the victim and conveyed her into a white Nissan AD Wagon motor vehicle, which was parked at the front of the premises. The vehicle then proceeded in a northerly direction.

CoP Guevarro commented, saying, “Immediately upon receiving the report, the TTPS activated a major inter-agency response. Drawing on the combined capabilities of the Traffic and Highway Patrol, Emergency Response Patrol, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, North Eastern Division, and as the operation progressed, the Coastal and Air Support Unit and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard were brought on board. This successful operation represents a significant breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to dismantle organized criminal groups involved in cross-border kidnappings.

The speed, precision, and professionalism displayed in this rescue demonstrates that Trinidad and Tobago’s law enforcement agencies are prepared, united, and resolute in protecting our citizens”.

This coordinated operation included the DCP Intelligence and Investigations, Natasha George, DCP Operations, Suzette Martin, ACP Criminal Division, Richard Smith, and Senior Superintendent of the CID, Anderson Parryman.

Investigations are continuing.