The man described by police the "main boss" in a multi-million dollar illegal quarrying empire, reportedly fell ill hours after his arrest on October 9, and was allowed to be taken – with a police escort – to a private hospital in north Trinidad for treatment.

The man was among 19 people arrested during a raid by heavily armed police on an illegal quarrying plant in the forests of Manuel Congo, Guanapo. Police sources said they expect to lay charges this weekend against the 19 for illegal quarrying.

A senior police official connected to the investigation told Newsday two suspects, including the "big boss" fell ill shortly after their arrest and were taken to the private hospital, “at their own cost.”