Trinidadian police deny state of emergency coming
Published:Wednesday | May 10, 2023 | 9:32 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding an impending state of emergency saying it is intended to cause panic among the population.
Police Commissioner, Erla Harewood-Christopher, who on Tuesday had her tenure extended by one year, said she is aware of the existence of the voice note message being circulated on social media.
She described the contents as “false news” and that the TTPS is unaware of any such information “and denounces the attempt to cause undue anxiety and panic among the population, with the circulation of the false information”.
A police statement quotes the top cop as reminding members of the public to verify all information they receive before circulating messages via social media.
“Citizens are also urged to pay attention to and stay updated via the official TTPS Facebook, Twitter and Inst gram pages for matters concerning policing, safety and security,” the statement added.
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