News:2026-01-04/Enforcement/diego-martin-police-destroy-200-marijuana-plants-in-operation-trident-anti-crime-exercise

News record4 January 2026EnforcementTrinidad and Tobago eradication campaigns (2026)

Diego Martin police destroy 200 marijuana plants in Operation Trident anti-crime exercise

Police from the Western Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) discovered and destroyed approximately 200 marijuana plants during Operation Trident on January 4, 2026. Officers hiked nearly one mile uphill from a track off Salandy Street in Diego Martin to reach a clearing containing the plantation. The coordinated operation involved the Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit (WDGIU), West End Criminal Investigations Department, and West End Charge Room. Police uprooted and burned all plants on site. The operation was sanctioned by Senior Superintendent Williams, spearheaded by Superintendent Gyan and West Assistant Superintendent Aguellera, and coordinated by Inspectors Grant and Perry.

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Date4 Jan 2026

CategoryEnforcement

CampaignTrinidad and Tobago eradication campaigns (2026)

CountryTrinidad and Tobago

State / provinceWestern Division

District / areaDiego Martin

LocalitySalandy Street area

AgencyTrinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS); Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit (WDGIU); West End Criminal Investigations Department

Plants eradicated200

Quantities as reported by the source.

Coordinates10.69, -61.55

Coordinates are approximate.

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2026-01-04 Enforcement Diego Martin police destroy 200 marijuana plants in Operation Trident anti-crime exercise Police from the Western Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) discovered and destroyed approximately 200 marijuana plants during Operation Trident on January 4, 2026. Officers hiked nearly one mile uphill from a track off Salandy Street in Diego Martin to reach a clearing containing the plantation. The coordinated operation involved the Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit (WDGIU), West End Criminal Investigations Department, and West End Charge Room. Police uprooted and burned all plants on site. The operation was sanctioned by Senior Superintendent Williams, spearheaded by Superintendent Gyan and West Assistant Superintendent Aguellera, and coordinated by Inspectors Grant and Perry. https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/06/diego-police-destroy-ganja-plantation/ Trinidad and Tobago eradication campaigns (2026) Trinidad and Tobago Western Division Diego Martin Salandy Street area 10° 41' 24.00" N, 61° 33' 0.00" W Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS); Western Division Gang Intelligence Unit (WDGIU); West End Criminal Investigations Department 200