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Port-of-Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne wants citizens and tourists to know the city is open and safe this Christmas season, with a 24/7 police presence on Independence Square and its environs.
Alleyne made the announcement at the launch of the Christmas in D Square open-air market on the Brian Lara Promenade yesterday, revealing that city police had already made an arrest following the opening of the new police post on the promenade last Friday.
“There was one incident that I’m aware of where the police were able to respond immediately and apprehend the perpetrator...So I want to congratulate that city police officer for that diligence. It was an attempted robbery, and the city police were on site, being able to take action immediately,” Alleyne said.
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