September 2, 2020

Prisons Commissioner Dispels “Mischievous” Report About Escapees

By Newsroom

The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service has dismissed a claim circulating via social media and which was broadcasted by CCN TV6 news about the escape of six persons housed at the Youth Transformational Rehabilitation Centre.
 
In a statement on Wednesday night, Prisons Commissioner (Ag) Dennis Pulchan, clarified that there was an attempted escape earlier  by a prisoner who was taken to a medical facility for treatment. However, his attempt was thwarted by prisons Officers on duty.
 
Commissioner Pulchan condemned what he referred to as “this mischievous and damaging circulation of misinformation and is advising all persons housed at the centre are accounted for at this time.”
 
The Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service vows to continue to uphold its mandate in public safety and the maintenance of security.
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