Illegal Gaming: Manager of POS Bar And Nightclub Arrested — Over $22K In Cash Seized
Two (2) persons were arrested and a quantity of cash seized by Officers of the Port-of-Spain Division, during an anti-crime operation conducted at a bar and nightclub on Monday (10th November, 2025).
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM, a team of Officers, led by ASP Cadette, conducted an illicit trade operation at a bar and nightclub, located at Independence Square North, Port-of-Spain. During the exercise, Officers conducted a comprehensive search of the establishment and its patrons for illegal firearms and ammunition.
Additionally, ASP Cadette interviewed the Manager of the establishment and inspected several records, including the Customs and Excise Spirit Book, Member’s Club Registration Book, Company’s Accounts Register, and Spirit Retailer’s Licence. During the inspection, she discovered several irregularities.
Further investigations were conducted, which revealed that the establishment had no authorization to organize, promote, or conduct national lottery games of chance or any other gaming activities on behalf of the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB).
The Manager was arrested for operating an illegal gaming house, and a total of TT $22,914 in cash was seized.
A 19-year-old man of Picton Road, Laventille, was also arrested for the offence of unlawful possession.
Enquiries are ongoing.
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