Police are investigating reports of illegal quarrying and mining in Sangre Grande, Valencia, and Manuel Congo

The TTPS says reports of unauthorized operations have raised significant environmental and infrastructural concerns, including disruptions to a WASA plant.

It says Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro led a targeted operation to the affected areas yesterday to assess the situation on the ground.

During this time, officers conducted extensive observations to determine the scale and impact of the illegal activity.

It adds that investigations are actively underway to ascertain the extent of any criminal conduct.