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In Trinidad and Tobago soldiers help keep the streets safe
If you've ever traveled in places where soldiers help man the streets, it can be a bit disconcerting, particularly in a place that should evoke an image of paradise.
I read in the World Watch section of today's The Plain Dealer, (besides news Justin already posted on about lithium batteries and luggage) that for the next month or so in Tobago and Trinidad, seeing soldiers on patrol will be a common sight. Police can't control crime by themselves so the military has been called in for reinforcement.
Because crime rates sky rocket this time of year, having soldiers frequent where people go for fun will hopefully put a damper on criminals' good times. After Carnival in February, crime goes down, but I'm not sure how much since there are also reports of more police posts being established in rural areas.
If you go, besides being on criminal watch, don't wear any camouflage. It's illegal. I found that out from reading the Tobago and Trinidad Web site.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
richard Jun 15th 2009 2:17AM
I am a Police Officer and I live in trinidad and tobago and I will tell you the Police and Amy are involved in criminal activites. Mind you not all are corrupt but the majority are. It was said by people in the spotlight that the present government, Peoples National Movement used a criminal gang to help win the last elections by hindering voters from voting. Upon winning, the gang leaders, or "community leaders " as called by the dishonourable Patrick Manning (prime minister) were supprisingly killed one by one. Kidanppings, human trafficking, rapes, murders and other criminal activities are prevalent. The health sector is in a mess, people in the south of the country, which generates all the revenue (Oil & Gas) don't have basic utilities : continous water supply, roads and in some instances electricity. Corruption is prevalent. Just recently the Environmental Management Authority EMA, who is supposed to seek the communities interest gave approval for the construction of an Alluminuim Smelter Plant without the consent of the residents. The prime minister said he is going ahead with the construction of the plant since he knows best, even though residents would have to do periodic cancer screening tests.If you are a foreigner don't come to Trinidad and Tobago, you may never leave, or be found again.!