'Trinibad' artiste arrested after alleged political online threats

A local “Trinibad” artiste was arrested on April 11, in connection with a viral video allegedly depicting him making threats of violence against people believed to be supporters of a certain political party.

The artiste, a 35-year-old man from Santa Flora was arrested by officers of the National Operations Unit under the supervision of ACP Richard Smith and ASP Ramharrack in an exercise in Penal.

Police said investigations are ongoing into the threats with the help of officers from the South Western Division under the leadership of Sen Supt Kelvern thompson.

“The TTPS takes any threats to public safety or national security seriously, especially those that may incite violence during the lead-up to the General Election scheduled for Monday 28th April, 2025,” the police said in a media release on April 11.

Citizens were reminded that freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law.