More than 2,700 illicit and unsafe items were seized as part of a major operation in South Trinidad.
The Anti-Illicit Trade Initiative called “DUNWICH 5/2026,” was conducted on Wednesday 27th May, 2026.
The TTPS says 1,016 unregistered male enhancement and assorted pharmaceutical items, 940 illicit cigarettes, 470 illicit electrical and assorted consumer products, and 320 counterfeit brand-name clothing items were seized.
One location inspected was a supermarket located along the Southern Main Road in South Oropouche, where officers seized counterfeit clothing, counterfeit cellular accessories, uncertified electrical items, defective imported matches and unregistered pharmaceutical products.
Several electrical, fire and occupational safety breaches were also detected, with the proprietor warned and instructed to rectify the deficiencies within a specified timeframe.
Officers also visited another supermarket in Pepper Village, Fyzabad, where additional illicit cigarettes, counterfeit apparel, uncertified electrical products and unregistered pharmaceutical items were discovered and seized.
Investigators also identified multiple fire and safety violations at the establishment, including locked emergency exits, exposed electrical wiring and the absence of a fire safety certificate.
Notices were issued to the proprietor for corrective action.
Finally, officers executed a search warrant at a residence located at Eric Joseph Street, Mon Desir Road, Dow Village, based on information received regarding the suspected storage of illicit tobacco products.
Investigations are ongoing into the origin and distribution of the seized items.
Authorities are also pursuing potential offences under the Tobacco Control Act, Trademark Act and Standards Act.
Officials from the Chemistry Food and Drugs Division have warned that several of the seized male enhancement products may contain unsafe and unregulated chemical substances, including Sildenafil.
The coordinated exercise involved personnel from the TTPS Multi-Agency Task Force and South Western Division Task Force, Ministry of Health – Chemistry Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Finance – Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Trade and Industry – Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Labour – OSHA Division, TTFS Fire Prevention Division, and the Ministry of Public Utilities – Government Electrical Inspectorate. Overall supervision by DCP Intelligence and Investigations Natasha George.
