Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago said Sunday that plastic bags containing $75,000 worth of cocaine washed up on shore near the site where a mysterious boat capsized this month, causing an oil spill that affected about 10 miles of Tobago’s coastline. It was announced that the
The discovery quickly sparked a new investigation to determine whether the bags of cocaine were connected to the mysterious oil leak “ghost ship” that caused a national emergency in the island nation.
This was announced by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Force. statement A bag containing 1.109 kilograms (approximately 2.44 pounds) of cocaine was found on a beach in Cove Estate, Tobago, on Monday.
“During the exercise, officers proceeded to a bushy area on Unity Lane where they conducted an extensive search and recovered three police operational jackets, three black tactical pants, one police cap and one police beret. , a police reflective jacket, a vest, a camouflage jacket, and a pair of camouflage pants were found,” the statement said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
The discovery of the bags containing cocaine was carried out on a ship of unknown origin, nationality and crew (so far, gulf stream – Subverted on February 7th leaking The oil affected approximately 10 miles of Tobago’s coastline, leading to a national emergency.
Last week, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of National Security announced that through the use of satellite imagery and collaboration with Aruba and Guyana, it had determined that: gulf steam It was being towed by a tugboat of Panamanian origin identified as solo creed.
Vessel records say both vessels were headed for Guyana, but Guyanese authorities confirmed that neither vessel approached territorial waters.
As the cleanup continued, oil spilled. reportedly The waves carried it deep into the Caribbean Sea, past the northern coast of neighboring Venezuela.
Senior Superintendent Rodil Kirk Said local outlet news day The investigation is ongoing, but police announced Monday that they do not yet have evidence linking the bag of cocaine found to the mysterious overturned boat.
when asked newsday, Tobago Parliament Minority Leader Kelvon Morris declined to provide details.
“From what I understand, the investigation is still ongoing and we would like to wait for the outcome of the investigation before making any blanket statements,” Morris said. “We look forward to a thorough and transparent investigation into all issues related to the shipwreck, which is of increasing public concern in Tobago at this time.”
“Ultimately, whoever is responsible for this ship and this disaster must be held accountable for the damage they have caused to Tobago’s marine life and Tobagonian livelihoods,” he continued.
Opposition MP David Lee criticized Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister Stuart Young said the mystery of the leaking “ghost ship” remains unsolved and called for “the truth to be revealed”.
“The owner of this vessel is connected to the Trinidad and Tobago energy trade, Paria Fuel Trading Company Limited or Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, or part of the distribution chain associated with these companies. ” Lee asked at a press conference on Friday.
The lawmaker called for more transparency and answers regarding the crisis.
“For this person to stand up in Parliament and say that we have been producing oil for over 100 years and we cannot shut down an oil leak in Tobago, or we cannot muster the expertise to shut down a leak. I just don’t understand it,” Lee said.
“Today, as this country faces the epic catastrophe of the Tobago oil spill, Minister Young is sticking to his usual strategy of ‘no answers, no action, no accountability,'” he continued. . “Every time there is an energy crisis, Minister Young, as a regulator, runs away from accountability to provide answers.”
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