On Thursday, August 13, 2026, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) conducted a series of intelligence-led operations within the Scarborough Police Station District as part of Operation RESOLUTE SHIELD — “Securing Tobago.”

The coordinated operations resulted in seven persons being arrested, the seizure of approximately 7.42 kilograms of cannabis, the seizure of an extended firearm magazine, and the recovery of nine sheep believed to be connected to reports of livestock larceny.

At an apartment building located at Friendsfield, in the vicinity of the Claude Noel Highway, officers acted on intelligence concerning an illegal firearm and ammunition and conducted a search of the premises. During the exercise, officers discovered nine rectangular packages, two transparent plastic bags and one white plastic bag containing cannabis. The drug was weighed and amounted to 7.08 kilograms and was seized. Two persons were arrested and are assisting with enquiries.