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Seven new detention orders issued by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander yesterday, have intensified the State’s crackdown on organised crime, targeting men identified as key operatives in networks spanning multiple regions, with intelligence pointing to their roles in leadership, coordination, enforcement, recruitment and drug trafficking.
Among those detained is Joshua “Ketchup” Deonarine, who was described as a shooter and enforcer operating out of Freeport with alleged links to a gang active in Couva, California and Claxton Bay. Authorities say he is involved in violent operations, including conspiracy to commit murder and extortion, and warned of a high risk of further shootings and confrontations with rival groups.
In Sangre Grande, Romell Lezama was linked to an organised crime group with access to high-powered firearms and ammunition, with intelligence indicating involvement in extortion, malicious wounding and contract killings, as well as plans for retaliatory attacks in Valencia and surrounding areas.
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