Following two massive earthquakes in neighbouring Venezuela last week, Minister of Rural Development and Local Government Khadijah Ameen has underscored the important role municipal police officers play, noting they were the first responders dispatched to Venezuela to aid in recovery efforts.

Speaking at the launch of the Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service’s Public Information and Communications Unit on Monday, the Minister gave an update on relief efforts for Venezuela through local public and private partnerships.

She noted that various drop-off points have been identified for those wanting to donate dry goods and non-perishable items.