In Brief
- Nine Arrested: Police have arrested nine people in the Maloney Buildings Housing Development—four in connection with Monday’s shooting and five on outstanding warrants.
- Apartment Searches: Law enforcement searched 392 apartments across 10 buildings between 10 and 12 November, recovering one firearm and several packets of marijuana.
- Curfew Permits: A total of 181 permits have been issued to residents and authorised personnel needing access during the 9 pm to 5 am curfew.
- Heavy Security: Officers from the TTPS and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force continue to control entry and exit points while conducting patrols across the designated Closed Area.
By Alicia Chamely
Special operations within the Maloney Buildings Housing Development have led to the arrest of nine people, four of whom are allegedly connected to Monday’s shooting that resulted in the community being designated as a Closed Area.
A total of 181 curfew permits have also been issued to residents and authorised personnel requiring access to the Closed Area during the 9 pm to 5 am curfew.
In a press release on Friday, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) updated the public on the ongoing operations being conducted in the housing development, which falls under District 2 of the Special Operations Act.
Providing an update, the TTPS stated, “Over the period from 10 to 12 November 2026, law enforcement personnel executed a series of intelligence-led initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety, disrupting criminal activity and fostering community engagement within the designated area.”
The TTPS reported that, with support from the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF), five search operations were conducted across 392 apartments in 10 buildings.
These operations resulted in the arrest of four people in connection with Monday’s shooting, along with the recovery of one firearm.
Five additional people were arrested in relation to outstanding warrants, police said, while several packets of marijuana were also discovered and seized during canine-assisted searches.
Addressing access to the community, the TTPS noted that the 181 curfew permits were granted to residents and authorised individuals who required entry and exit during curfew hours.
“The Closed Area remains secured, while officers continue to monitor and control all entry and exit points. Members of the TTDF, IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force) and GEB (Guard and Emergency Branch) are also conducting reassurance patrols across the operational sectors within the area,” the TTPS said.
“The TTPS remains committed to restoring public confidence, reducing criminal activity and ensuring the safety and security of all residents. Further updates will be provided as ongoing operations are completed and final figures are confirmed.”
