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DARREN BAHAW and STEPHON NICHOLAS

MILITARY coastal patrols are being ramped up in southwestern areas of Trinidad to manage and deter any overwhelming influx of migrants fleeing neighbouring Venezuela – the target of US naval commanders for its alleged complicity in narco-trafficking.

Senior military sources confirmed that instructions were given on October 31, for all active soldiers, sailors and other TTDF officers to report for duty immediately to encampments around the country by 6 pm on October 31, to be briefed by their commanders.