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crime & justice
Homicide rate falls for second consecutive quarter
Kezia Ramkhelawan
Police data shows a 14% reduction in murders year-on-year, though kidnapping figures remain elevated.
9 Jun 2026
5 min
Gang suppression unit: one year on
Kezia Ramkhelawan
An independent review finds the unit has disrupted 11 networks but raises due-process concerns.
6 Jun 2026
7 min
Port of Spain drug seizure: $40m street value
Kezia Ramkhelawan
Customs officers intercepted a container shipment in what authorities describe as a significant interdiction.
3 Jun 2026
4 min
Judiciary backlog: 12,000 cases pending trial
Kezia Ramkhelawan
A Law Association report calls the situation a crisis, with some defendants waiting seven years for trial.
30 May 2026
6 min
Police Complaints Authority releases annual findings
Kezia Ramkhelawan
The PCA upheld 34% of complaints received in 2025, a rise from 28% the previous year.
26 May 2026
5 min