[UPDATED] Sea Lots businessman among 3 held

A 38-year-old Sea Lots businessman was among three held during an anti-crime operation in Sea Lots yesterday.

Police said the man was detained at his Production Drive home at around 6 am after they found him with over $100,000 in his house.

A short distance away, police held the businessman’s brother-in-law for the possession of marijuana, and detained a 38-year-old man in relation to several reports of shootings in the area. They said the exercise also led to the seizure of half a kilogramme of marijuana at an abandoned lot in Production Drive.

Members of the Financial Investigations Bureau are continuing investigations into the origin of the cash at the man’s house.

Newsday spoke to the businessman’s attorney, who said while he could confirm his client was detained, he was not placed under arrest and was assisting police with their inquiries as to where the money came from.

“Let me make it perfectly clear that (man’s name) has not been arrested. He, being the law-abiding citizen that he is, was taken by the police and was assisting the investigators.” The businessman was being questioned by police up until late yesterday afternoon. Police said they were not sure how long he might be held before being released or arrested, and said he would have to prove where the money came from.

The exercise, which took place between 5 am and 10 am, was supervised by ACP crime Jayson Forde, Snr Supt Wayne Mohammed of the IATF and Snr Supt Michael Daniel of the Port of Spain CID.

This story was originally published with the title "Sea Lots businessman among 3 held in anti-crime operation" and has been adjusted to include additional details. See original post below.

A 38-year-old Sea Lots businessman was among three held during an anti-crime operation in Sea Lots this morning.

Police said the man was arrested at his Production Drive home at around 6 am after they found him with over $100,000 in his house.

A short distance away, police held the businessman's brother-in-law for the possession of marijuana, and detained a 38-year-old man in relation to several reports of shootings in the area.

Police said the exercise also led to the seizure of a half kilogram of marijuana at an abandoned lot in Production Drive.

Members of the Financial Investigations Bureau are continuing investigations into the origin of the cash at the man's house.

The exercise which took place between 5 am and 10 am was supervised by ACP crime Jayson Forde, Snr Supt Wayne Mohammed of the IATF and Snr Supt Michael Daniel of the Port of Spain CID.