Suspect arrested after making online death threats

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Suspect arrested after making online death threats

One man was arrested for allegedly making death threats via social media, after officers conducted an intelligence-led exercise in the Southern Division between 4 am and 9 am on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Police reports indicate that based on extensive inquiries conducted regarding reported death threats made via social media against persons in the Arima Police District, officers from the Arima Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Northern Division Task Force Area North, along with personnel from the San Fernando CID proceeded to a residence located at Nandaramsingh Avenue, Philippine, San Fernando.

Upon arrival at the location, officers interacted with a male suspect and proceeded to question him regarding the ongoing investigation. The suspect was subsequently detained, and then taken to the Arima Police Station for further inquiries.

The exercise was led by ACP Subero, Snr Supt Montrichard, Supt Carty, and ASP Pitt, coordinated by Insp Mascall, and supervised by Sgt Haynes, Cpl Diamond, and Cpl Romany.