The Police Complaints Authority says an investigation has been launched into allegations of missing ammunition from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
The PCA referrenced detailed content of a newspaper article entitled “Erla Orders Probe No sign of 500 Bullets” featured in the February 13, 2023 Edition of the Express Newspaper.
It says that pursuant to Section 26 of the PCA Act, Chapter 15:05, it has independently initiated an investigation into the alleged disappearance of seized ammunition from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS).
It noted several similar reports of missing exhibits and seized items in the custody of the TTPS have been investigated by the PCA which has the sole remit under Section 48 (2) to investigate criminal offences involving police officers, police corruption and serious police misconduct.
The PCA maintains the allegation of missing ammunition from the TTPS is a matter of great concern, and it will undertake a comprehensive investigation into this matter.
The PCA says it is dedicated to promoting public confidence in the Trinidad and Tobago justice system and invites members of the public to share any information they may have related to the investigation and contact the PCA at 226-4722 or at [email protected].
It assured all information received is confidential.
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