THE Police Service is assuring the public that it has taken precautions to ensure the nation’s safety after the US military strikes in Venezuela led to the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early morning of January 3.

According to a press release, the police have been “closely monitoring recent regional developments” and implemented a series of precautionary operational measures. Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro emphasised that the police would be keeping watch on the situation and would update the public accordingly.

“It is the responsibility of the TTPS to anticipate risks, maintain public confidence and ensure that TT remains safe and secure during periods of uncertainty. In keeping with this mandate, strategic operations have been activated.”