Western Division reports fewer murders, rise in kidnappings

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June 10, 2026

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Western Division reports fewer murders, rise in kidnappings

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Head of the Western Division Snr Supt Sylvester Williams says the division has recorded a reduction in several categories of crime this year, although kidnappings, break-ins and fraud have increased.

Williams provided the statistics during a police media briefing at the TTPS Administration Building on Sackville Street, Port of Spain, on Wednesday.

He said Serious Reported Crimes (SRCs) declined by 16 per cent between January 1 and June 8.

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