Firearms and ammunition dealer Brent Thomas has initiated legal action against the Barbadian Government for his “forcible removal” from Barbados by its police force in 2022. Thomas is seeking compensation for the “egregious conduct” of the Barbadian authorities as well as several declarations relating to his “arrest, detention and forced repatriation” by the Barbados Police Service.
Thomas is the owner of Specialist Shooters Training Centre (SSTC), which has been one of the main suppliers of weapons, ammunition and other security equipment to various arms of the State for over 20 years, is represented by attorneys Fyard Hosein, SC, Aadam Hosein, Clay Hackett, of Trinidad and Barbadian attorney Nicholas Jackman.
In his legal action against the State, Thomas also sued over the criminal charges against him which were stayed by Justice Devindra Rampersad who condemned the police officers, both in Trinidad & Tobago and from Barbados, for their method of capturing and bringing Thomas back to TT.
In his legal action against the State, Thomas also sued over the criminal charges against him which were stayed by Justice Rampersad who condemned the police officers, both locally and from Barbados, for their method of capturing and bringing Thomas back to TT. Justice Rampersad described the actions as tantamount to an anduction. The State had also admitted that Thomas’ return to TT was unlawful but has appealed aspects of Rampersad’s ruling. Rampersad is also expected to decide on compensation. An appeal has been filed.