Police officers forcibly entered a party boat operator’s premises at King’s Wharf, San Fernando, yesterday after being refused access. Once the officers gained entry, demolition of the site began as the officers cleared the way for continued land reclamation for the San Fernando Waterfront project.
Senior officers, including Senior Supt Soodeen, Senior Supt Cecil Santana, and Senior Supt Belfour, led the operation. Soodeen said they had no choice but to enter forcibly, noting that eviction notices had been issued to the operator as far back as 2018.
“We had to use force to enter the premises because there was no cooperation from the operators. The structure being demolished has been delaying progress on the reclamation project,” he explained.
Soodeen said the police were called in after due notice had been given.
“Up to this morning, I advised the manager to present documents for the demolition, but there was no compliance. The security services proceeded with the demolition. There were no incidents,” Soodeen reiterated.
He said the party boat would be taken to Staubles Bay for safekeeping and there would be 24-hour security on-site until the project is completed to ensure the safety of the workers.
“This will be a police security detail to ensure everything runs smoothly,” he added.
UDeCOTT chairman Noel Garcia, who was at the scene, said he has no comment to make except to say that it is a national security issue. He directed the media to address questions to the police. Read more
Party boat operators evicted from King’s Wharf. (2024, August 30). Guardian.co.tt. https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/party-boat-operators-evicted-from-kings-wharf-6.2.2094791.2808da0b5c
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