314 wiretaps approved by judges since 2020; ten obtained this year

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July 5, 2026

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314 wiretaps approved by judges since 2020; ten obtained this year

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Judges approved 314 warrants to intercept communications in Trinidad and Tobago between 2020 and May 2026, according to information obtained by Guardian Media through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the judiciary.

The figures released by the Judiciary show the use of interception warrants has steadily declined since reaching a peak of 80 approvals in 2021.

The Judiciary confirmed that 30 interception warrants were granted in 2025 and ten between January and May 2026.

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