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3 articles — Trinidad & Tobago news, culture, and lifestyle

The $6M Airport Bust: Inside T&T's War on Drug Trafficking

When customs officers at Piarco International Airport discovered nearly $6 million worth of marijuana in a British national's luggage, it offered a rare public glimpse into T&T's role in the global drug trade.

15 Apr 2025Sandra Joseph

Security forces and police patrol in a Caribbean urban area

Government

Inside the Prison Conspiracy: The Plot to Kill T&T's Top Officials

A criminal network operating from inside Trinidad's prisons allegedly planned assassinations of the Prime Minister, Attorney General, and police chief. The revelation shocked the nation and triggered a new State of Emergency.

8 Apr 2025Kevin Phillip

Police officers at a checkpoint on a Caribbean road at night

Government

Caribbean Crime: Why T&T's Violence Has Roots That Cross Every Border

Trinidad's gang problem didn't develop in isolation. Understanding it requires looking at drug trafficking routes, the US deportation pipeline, and the political economies of the entire Caribbean region.

1 Mar 2025Kevin Phillip

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