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The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is acknowledging the concerns of some citizens over the recent deportation exercise from the United States.

The TTPS says, the process of reintegration is being done through collaboration.

Alicia Boucher has the details.
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00:0021 deportees were initially expected to return to TNT from the United States over the weekend,
00:06but only 17 came. Based on information we have received from the TNT Police Service,
00:12it is not known at this time when the remaining four will be returning.
00:16In the meantime, the TPS has made mention that there are concerns among members of the public
00:21in relation to these deportees. Some of the offenses allegedly committed by those who have
00:27returned include homicide, human trafficking and sexual crimes. The TPS refers to the deportation
00:34exercise last Saturday as a coordinated multi-agency operation which was done under the guidance of the
00:41Special Investigations Unit. It says it is collaborating with key stakeholders to allow
00:46the deportees to have a smooth and structured reintegration into society. A press release
00:52from the TPS's Communications Department indicates that a commitment has been made
00:57by Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of Investigations, Suzette Martin, to support the
01:02process in partnership with the Immigration Division and Vision on Mission. Martin is quoted as saying,
01:09Our priority is to work closely with our partners to ensure that all individuals are safely and
01:15responsibly settled. This process is interactive and will be guided by ongoing assessments to ensure
01:22appropriate interventions and support mechanisms are in place at every stage." The TPS says one of its
01:31priorities is to maintain public safety and order. In this regard, it is seeking to give an assurance to
01:37the country that no effort is being spared and that the issue is being addressed seriously and with the
01:43sensitivity that is required at this time. Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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