Twenty-three people, including two sons of former alleged gang and community leader Selwyn “Robocop” Alexis, have been detained under Personal Detention Orders (PDOs) issued under the Emergency Powers Regulations, as security forces continue a sweeping crackdown on organised criminal networks operating under the State of Emergency (SoE).
The orders were issued yesterday and included two women and two Venezuelan nationals.
Among those detained are Kerron Isiah Alexis, identified as the alleged leader of the Rated R Gang, and his brother Kern Alexis. Both are described in intelligence reports as key figures in a violent criminal network linked to shootings, drug trafficking and coordinated attacks involving high-powered firearms.
Authorities said the operation also targeted multiple gang leaders and facilitators across the country, including individuals allegedly involved in kidnappings, firearms trafficking, car theft networks and reprisal killings.
In one PDO, Adrian Ramnarine, of Enterprise, Cunupia, is alleged to have played a central role in a vehicle theft network used to support gang violence, including inspecting stolen vehicles and facilitating the alteration of identifying marks for resale.
Police also identified Marlon “Boozie” Boodram as a gang leader operating across Couva, California and Claxton Bay, while Selvon “Bonzo” Andrews was said to lead the “Mandingo Boys” in Princes Town.
Jonathan “Johnny” Penco was described as a principal figure in the 6ixx Organised Crime Group in Arouca, while Omari “Fatboy” Thompson is alleged to play a logistical and operational role in violent home invasions and armed attacks.
Jason “Buck” Paul was identified as a leader of a Valencia-based faction linked to kidnappings, firearms trafficking and targeted killings.
Natalie Harford was identified in intelligence reports as a financier of the Seven Gang. She is alleged to have provided financial support for gang operations and to have issued threats directing violent action against both private individuals and law enforcement targets. Authorities said she played a facilitative role in funding activities linked to planned retaliatory attacks.
Crystal Le Blanc is also among the detained and is described as having a facilitative role within a kidnapping network. She is alleged to be linked to coordinated abductions involving multiple offenders and cross-border elements, with investigators stating her continued liberty posed a risk to ongoing operations and public safety.
Venezuelan nationals Eduardo Jose Febres Rodriguez and Diogenes Adrian Arcia were also detained in connection with a kidnapping network operating between Trinidad and Venezuela.
Over 80 individuals have been detained since the Parliament extended the SoE in March. The regulations allow for the detention of individuals deemed a threat to public safety without immediate charge, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt organised crime networks and reduce violent crime.
