Deputy Commissioner of Police Junior Benjamin, who served as Gold Commander for the security operations surrounding the official visit of the Prime Minister of India to Trinidad and Tobago, has acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by road closures and heightened security.

Speaking with the Express yesterday following the conclusion of the visit by PM Narendra Modi, Benjamin said the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) had anticipated the impact of the closures on the daily lives of citizens, but maintained that the decisions taken were based on security considerations and a comprehensive risk assessment exercise conducted in advance of the visit.

“I would even want to thank the public. I know it was really rough at times, and I know they were inconvenienced with the various road closures but I am thankful for the support we received at the end of the day,” Benjamin said.