Approximately 1.109 kilograms of cocaine worth TT$515,285.76 was found on the shores of Cove Estate, Tobago, sparking a full-scale investigation. In an unrelated case, police gear was discovered hidden in the Carapo district. Both incidents underline the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating crime.
In the serene setting of Cove Estate, Tobago, an event unfolded on February 18, 2024, that seemed more akin to a screenplay than the tranquil life usually associated with the island. A black plastic bag, carrying a cargo not meant for these shores, was discovered washed ashore. Inside, approximately 1.109 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of TT$515,285.76, a fortune by any standard. This discovery has launched a full-scale investigation by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), involving the Tobago Divisional Task Force and Special Intelligence Unit, into how this significant quantity of illegal drugs found its way to the island.
