A U.S. Permanent Resident remains in custody as the extradition process is finalized for his return to the United States to stand trial.

On April 17th, Vincent Roberts was arrested in Laventille after a manhunt spanning multiple months.

He is wanted in the state of New York for attempted murder.

This was the second time in less than two weeks, that US federal agents worked closely with the TTPS to facilitate an arrest for an extradition warrant.

Earlier in April, a 36-year-old man from Princes Town was held for extradition to the U.S. on charges ranging from Child Pornography and Human Trafficking, to Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Sexual Assault.

U.S. Ambassador Candace Bond said, “For the second time in two weeks, the extensive cooperation and close working relationship between United States and Trinidad and Tobago law enforcement agencies highlights the strength and effectiveness of our bilateral partnership. Nations working together to bring criminals to justice is a critical mission around the world, and others can now look to our joint efforts between the United States of America and Trinidad and Tobago as an example to emulate. We are very proud of our shared success and are eager to continue our efforts to provide safety and security to the people of our two great countries.”