A sting operation in El Dorado leads to the detention of a man wanted for questioning, in relation to buried human remains in Valsayn south.

The individual was held at a house at around 9 o’clock last night.

Police say, the man left the Valsayn residence after the remains of Hannah Mathura, were dug up in the back yard.

A tip off from someone inside the home prompted the operation.

Police are also holding a female relative, said to be her 60s.

The man has been taken to the St. Joseph police station. While she is at the Arouca police station.

Reports say, an intense probe is underway and detectives are expected to submit their findings to, director of public prosecutions Roger Gaspard.

Senior superintendent Richard Smith said, homicide investigators had been working around the clock to find the male suspect.

He added that the victim and witness support unit of the TTPS will be utilized, to lend support and counseling to the siblings whose ages range between 17 and 24.

Neighbours have reported hearing screams from the house over the past years, and particularly before Hannah disappeared.

They claim they have made reports to the police.

Police are set to question family members, including children, about Hannah’s death

Her skeletal remains were found in the backyard of a residence on Butu Road Valsayn South on Tuesday.

Seven years after Miss Mathura went missing, her remains were dug from a shallow grave.

Yesterday senior superintendent Richard Smith said, the investigation is at a sensitive stage.

However, he denied claims that minors were found locked up in the house.

On the morning show on i95.5fm yesterday, senior superintendent Smith noted, that the information given to St. Joseph police came after an argument at the house.

The officer described this occurrence as unusual.   

He said, siblings and others were to be questioned.