Police Commissioner Erla Christopher has issued a statement warning criminals of the consequences of their actions.

Her comments come as the TTPS announced the arrest of several alleged gang leaders and gang members during recent exercises.

In one such exercise, around 1am on November 16th, officers of the Guard and Emergency Branch, Port of Spain Task Force, Inter Agency Task Force, K-9 Unit, Air Support Unit, Western Division, Port of Spain Division, Port of Spain CID, North Eastern Division Task Force, Northern Division Gang and Intelligence Unit, Port of Spain Gang and Intelligence Unit embarked on an exercise in the St. Paul Street and Calvary Hill areas.

13 warrants were executed, with 15 suspects arrested.

Meanwhile, during separate exercises, several stolen vehicles were recovered and a firearm seized.

The Top Cop said the TTPS will continue strategic intelligence-led exercises in the coming weeks, through Christmas and into the New Year, adding that the TTPS “will maintain the intensity of our operations to protect our young people and to give all citizens the confidence and assurance that we are working to ensure their safety and security.” 

As for her warning to criminals, she said, “The criminals have made their intentions clear and so have we, and our message to them is, if you intend to be on the wrong side of the law, know that we are coming after you. The question is not if, but when we will get you.”