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Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro has issued a warning to the public after the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service reported an increase in online posts containing threats of violence, including threats aimed at public officials.
In a statement, Commissioner Guevarro said the TTPS has taken note of social media users who have issued threats against individuals and groups. He said freedom of expression allows citizens to share views, but that right does not cover conduct that crosses into criminal activity. He reminded the public that no person is permitted to incite violence, intimidate others, or use digital platforms to issue threats.
Guevarro pointed to the Emergency Powers Regulations 2025, noting that paragraph 2 of the Schedule grants the Minister of National Security the authority to issue a Preventive Detention Order. He said this may be applied to persons whose online activity incites violence, encourages interference, or places national safety at risk.
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