00:00Deputy Commissioner of Police Suzette Martin, who served as a gold commander for this year's national operation,
00:07says officers conducted 908 patrols as well as 135 coordinated operational and targeted exercises throughout the country.
00:18While serious incidents did occur, the overwhelming majority of carnival events proceeded without major disruption.
00:27High visibility patrols, disciplined crowd management, intelligence-led deployments, and structured gold-silver bronze command oversight contributed significantly to operational
00:46stability.
00:46Martin confirmed that 25 persons were arrested, one firearm and five rounds of ammunition were recovered, and 25.38 grams
00:56of narcotics were seized.
00:58Police also issued 241 fixed penalty notices and removed 397 vehicles in Port of Spain to maintain traffic flow.
01:09Four serious road traffic accidents were recorded, including two fatalities, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety during the festival.
01:20Carnival is a time of celebration, but safety must remain paramount.
01:27We continue to urge the public to exercise responsibility, particularly with respect to impaired driving, speeding, and general road conduct
01:40during national events.
01:41Commissioner of Police Alistair Guevaro said that Carnival 2026 was a national operation that relied on coordination between multiple agencies
01:52and the public.
01:53Carnival is a national operation, and its safety depends on coordination, discipline, and shared responsibility across every sector.
02:05The Triantobigo Police Service extends its sincere appreciation to all the members of the national security apparatus.
02:13The Triantobigo Defense Force Fire Service, the Triantobigo Prison Service,
02:18all the supporting arms of the Protective Services, whose readiness and collaboration strengthened our national security posture.
02:26He also thanked various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Culture, and the NCC, among others.
02:36Guevaro also highlighted the role of technology in enhancing police oversight.
02:41I was able to get around to various points during the Carnival period.
02:46And at the same time, through the use of technology, I was in San Fernando and was able to see
02:51what was going on in Sandy Grandi.
02:53I was in Port of Spain and was able to see what was going on in Cedrus.
02:57The 19 serious crimes recorded thus far marked a significant reduction when compared with previous Carnival periods.
03:05Martin stated that in 2020, 60 serious crimes were reported, 74 in 2021, 79 in 2022, 56 in 2023, 53
03:18in 2024, and 62 in 2025.
03:23Assistant Commissioner of Police Garvin Henry, the silver commander, cautioned that figures were still being finalized,
03:30and as a result, he urged patience in making comparison.
03:34DCP Martin said Carnival 2026 demonstrated preparation, partnership, and professionalism.
03:42And while the festival has concluded, she stressed that the TTPS remains vigilant and is already making plans for Carnival
03:502027.
03:52Alexander Broussoul, TV6 News.
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