Police Commissioner Gary Griffith on Wednesday evening debunked rumors in the public domain which suggested the Blanchisseuse Police Station was being closed, clarifying that no police station could be closed without the permission of the National Security Council.

A statement from the TTPS noted that throughout Trinidad and Tobago, stations are being repurposed and aligned with the strategic plan of the TTPS which is to increase the effectiveness of the Police Service.

“Mischief is being created as it relates to the Blanchisseuse station specifically. There will be increased Police presence on the north coast area as officers will no longer be stationed inside of a building; instead they will be actively policing the roads in their communities,” the statement said.

The Commissioner assured that there will continue to be a 24-hour police presence in the Blanchisseuse community.

During the day, the Police Youth Club will utilize the Blanchisseuse Police Station to conduct daily activities for youths in the community and at night, it will be the base for joint police and army patrols which will effect a lockdown on the north coast.

It must also be noted that an officer will be at the Blanchisseuse location at all times to facilitate taking of reports from the public if necessary.

Investigators however will be assigned from the nearest police stations or relevant special units.

Residents can also utilize our online reporting  platform to report crimes.