Tobago Carnival’s J’ouvert celebrations ended without any arrests or serious incidents on Saturday morning, with police reporting a largely incident-free start to the festivities.
The celebrations ran from 4 am to 10 am, as revellers took to the streets with paint, mud and oil.
In a statement, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said officers maintained a highly visible presence throughout the competition and parade areas.
However, one incident was recorded along Wilson Road, Scarborough, where a marked police vehicle allegedly collided with a 40-year-old Tobago Festivals Commission employee from Bon Accord.
The incident occurred as the vehicle was travelling north along Wilson Road.
The man was taken for medical attention and is reported to have sustained minor injuries. The accident is under investigation.
Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suzette Martin were among senior officers on the ground throughout the morning.
Guevarro was also seen walking along the parade routes, interacting with officers and revellers.
The police entourage included Assistant Commissioner Anand Ramesar, Senior Superintendents Clint Arthur and Rohdill Kirk, Superintendent Mark Joseph and officers of the Tobago Division.
The Commissioner also visited the Shirvan Road Police Station and the Plymouth Micro Police Unit, where he interacted with officers on duty.
The policing operation involved officers from the Inter-Agency Task Force, Guard and Emergency Branch and Tobago Division.
They were supported by sea patrols from the Coastal Support Unit, under the command of Acting Assistant Superintendent Ronnie Rampalad, as well as air support.
The TTPS said officers would maintain their presence throughout the remainder of the Carnival celebrations, including the Parade of the Bands and other scheduled events.
The Service thanked revellers, visitors and members of the public for complying with the law and urged them to continue exercising safety precautions.
