Father of detainee: Extremism doesn't belong in TT

Despite his family becoming the subject of an intense police investigation, radio personality Shamoon Mohammed insists that his son, Tariq Mohammed is innocent and was not involved in any plot to disrupt Carnival celebrations.

The elder Mohammed spoke with Newsday this afternoon and said despite searches and questioning my the authorities, there is no evidence to suggest that his son was involved in any local terror cell.

He said the family has continued to cooperate with the police and urges Muslim leaders to do their part by working with their followers and the government in maintaining peace in TT.

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