Six people were arrested for illegal mining in the Wallerfield district, the police said in a release.
According to the police, officers of the Northern Division Gang Unit and Task Force went to Block Five, Moonan Road, during an intelligence-led operation was conducted between 12-3 pm on September 7.
Six people, ages 53-58, were arrested for processing without a licence and mining without a licence.
“The Trinidad and Tobago police service continues to conduct intelligence-led exercises to tackle the issue of illegal quarrying, which has been linked to gang activities and murder,” the release said.
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