As Trinidad and Tobago gears up for Carnival 2026, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin, emphasizes the country’s safety for locals and tourists alike, despite a small rise in the murder rate compared to the previous year. DCP Martin confirms that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is confident in its homicide investigation capability and is working assiduously to solve this year’s murder cases. She underlines the Secure the VIBES initiative, a strategy aimed at ensuring the security and orderliness of Carnival events, and reassures citizens of the full deployment of police officers. The police are working with national security agencies and Carnival stakeholders to provide swift responses during the festivities. Alongside Carnival policing, crime-fighting operations will continue, with increased police presence in key areas. The TTPS remains vigilant as the Carnival approaches, with heightened patrols and targeted interventions to counteract potential criminal activity during the festivities.
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