A joint exercise between the police and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard results in the capture of 32 Venezuelan nationals and 1 Trinidadian.

A release from the police service says at 4:36 pm on Saturday 25^th July 2020, officers of the TTCG spotted a pirogue in the vicinity of the 3^rd Boca, Chaguaramas.

A chase ensued and shortly after, the vessel was intercepted near Chacachacare islands.

Upon bringing the vessel to a halt, TTCG officers observed 2 persons swimming to the shore.

Officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service also responded and mounted a search for the suspects, however, it proved futile.

The 32 immigrants were conveyed to Staubles Bay where they were medically examined and transported to the Chaguaramas Heliport where they will undergo 14 days quarantine.

Anyone who has information on suspected illegal immigrants are strongly encouraged to call the police at 555.