The TTPS has disclosed a major Anti-Illicit Trade Initiative, “DUNWICH 5/2026,” conducted in the South Oropouche Police District, resulted in the seizure of more than 2,700 illicit and unsafe items, including illegal cigarettes, counterfeit branded clothing, unregistered male enhancement pharmaceuticals and defective consumer products.

On Wednesday 27th May, 2026, officers seized One Thousand and Sixteen (1016) unregistered male enhancement and assorted pharmaceutical items, Nine Hundred and Forty (940) illicit cigarettes, Four Hundred and Seventy (470) illicit electrical and assorted consumer products, and Three Hundred and Twenty (320) counterfeit brand-name clothing items.

At approximately 11:20 a.m., investigators conducted inspections at a supermarket located along Southern Main Road, South Oropouche. During the exercise, officers seized counterfeit clothing items bearing the logos of internationally recognised brands, counterfeit cellular accessories, uncertified electrical items, defective imported matches and unregistered pharmaceutical products, including male enhancement pills and supplements.

Several electrical, fire and occupational safety breaches were also detected at the establishment, and the proprietor was warned and instructed to rectify the deficiencies within a specified timeframe.

At approximately 2:05 p.m., officers proceeded to another supermarket located at Pepper Village, Fyzabad, where additional illicit cigarettes, counterfeit apparel, uncertified electrical products and unregistered pharmaceutical items were discovered and seized. Investigators also identified multiple fire and safety violations at the establishment, including locked emergency exits, exposed electrical wiring and the absence of a fire safety certificate. Notices were issued to the proprietor for corrective action.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., officers of the Multi-Agency Task Force, assisted by the South Western Division Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence located at Eric Joseph Street, Mon Desir Road, Dow Village, based on information received regarding the suspected storage of illicit tobacco products.

Investigations are ongoing into the origin and distribution of the seized items. Authorities are also pursuing potential offences under the Tobacco Control Act, Trademark Act and Standards Act. Officials from the Chemistry Food and Drugs Division have warned that severa of the seized male enhancement products may contain unsafe and unregulated chemical substances, including Sildenafil, which can pose serious health risks when abused or used improperly.

The coordinated exercise involved personnel from the TTPS Multi-Agency Task Force and South Western Division Task Force, Ministry of Health – Chemistry Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Finance – Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Trade and Industry – Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Labour – OSHA Division, TTFS Fire Prevention Division, and the Ministry of Public Utilities – Government Electrical Inspectorate.

Overall supervision by DCP Intelligence and Investigations Natasha George. The TTPS and its partner agencies remain committed to removing illicit and unsafe products from circulation and safeguarding the health and safety of all citizens.