DCP Martin: T&T safe despite higher murder rate for January
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January 24, 2026
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Sascha Wilson
While acknowledging that the murder toll for 2026 is higher than at the same period last year, Gold Commander for Carnival 2026, Deputy Commissioner of Police Suzette Martin, has maintained Trinidad and Tobago remains safe for the public and visitors.
Speaking during a TTPS media briefing on security arrangements for this year’s Carnival celebrations yesterday, Martin cited figures showing that as of yesterday morning, there were 29 murders recorded for 2026, compared with 25 for the same period in 2025 and 36 in 2024.
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