The U.S. Embassy said that one of the 17 deportees who arrived at the Piarco International Airport from the U.S. over the weekend, had an outstanding warrant in this country.
This, as the U.S Embassy provided new details on the deportation exercise on Tuesday.
00:00The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain has explained its role in the deportation of 17 Trinidad and Tobago nationals from the U.S. to Trinidad over the weekend, as it also revealed additional details about one of the deportees.
00:14In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy said that on May 24th, U.S. embassy personnel working closely with Trinidad and Tobago partners facilitated the arrival of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE deportation charter flight at Piarco International Airport.
00:32The U.S. Embassy further said that the 17 Trinbagonian deportees, most with significant criminal records, arrived in Port of Spain and were processed by Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Immigration and Trinidad and Tobago Police Service personnel.
00:49The U.S. Embassy then stated that one of the deportees had an outstanding warrant in Trinidad and Tobago for robbery with aggression and failure to appear.
00:58The police service made no mention of that detail when it said on Monday that following a coordinated multi-agency operation conducted early Saturday morning, under the guidance of Senior Superintendent Edwards, head of the Special Investigations Unit, which facilitated the return of 17 individuals to Trinidad and Tobago, the TTPS is actively collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure smooth and structured reintegration into society.
01:25The TTPS further said that Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence and Investigations, Suzette Martin, affirmed the TTPS's commitment to supporting this process in partnership with the Immigration Division and Vision on Mission.
01:39The U.S. Embassy said that Trinidad and Tobago Social Services and the NGO Vision on Mission were also present to ensure successful reintegration of arriving deportees and to provide essential services to those in need of assistance.
01:53According to the Embassy, U.S. Charge of Affairs, Dr. Jennifer Neidhart-Dortiz said,
01:59Cooperation on deportation operations once again highlights the excellent and productive working relationship we currently enjoy between our U.S. federal law enforcement at the embassy and all elements of Trinidad and Tobago government and law enforcement, this strong partnership between our two nations has been critical in assisting with a top U.S. administration priority to secure our borders and stop illegal or irregular migration.
02:27We look forward to continuing to work together on many future endeavors."
02:32The U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain says it recognizes the valuable assistance of Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation, Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Immigration, TT Airport Authority and the TTPS for their roles in facilitating the arrival of the charter flight and receipt and processing of the 17 deportees who arrived in Trinidad and Tobago from the U.S.
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