Guevarro: Maloney Buildings Housing Development To Remain Closed Area As Long As Lawfully Necessary

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Following the declaration of the Maloney Buildings Housing Development, Maloney Gardens, Maloney, as a closed area on Tuesday (10th November, 2026), marking the first reported use of the Special Operations Act, 2026, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro said residents will be able to apply for permits to enter and leave the closed area, through two (2) Police micro-units being established in the community.

Two (2) legal notices issued on Tuesday established the restrictions, as follows:

  • Legal Notice No. 847 formally designates the housing development as a closed area.
  • Legal Notice No. 848 imposes a nightly curfew from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

Commissioner Guevarro, speaking at a Press Conference today (Wednesday 11th November, 2026), said the units would operate as community liaison centres, allowing residents to communicate with Police, obtain permits and provide information to assist with ongoing operations.

The restrictions have generated concern among residents as well as Trincity/Maloney MP Camille Robinson-Regis, who criticized the Government for allegedly failing to communicate the arrangements adequately.

The decision to implement the restrictions on the Maloney Buildings Housing Development followed a viral video, which showed children and other residents running for cover during gunfire at the Maloney Buildings on Monday (9th November, 2026). The Police Commissioner said he was deeply disturbed by the footage and immediately contacted Divisional Commander Senior Superintendent Avalon Frank, directing that action be taken.

Guevarro noted that a series of traditional Policing operations followed, but intelligence continued to point to an escalating and dangerous situation involving gangs using the housing development as a place of refuge. The intelligence also indicated that historical gang conflicts could result in fatal reprisals and further violence, with innocent residents caught in the crossfire.

“Having carefully reviewed the intelligence, the operational assessments, and the legal requirements, I took the necessary steps to invoke provisions of the Secure Special Operations Act, 2026,” Guevarro said.

President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, subsequently exercised authority under Section 11(1) of the Act to declare the housing development a closed area.

Addressing concerns about the use of body-worn cameras during the operations, Guevarro said the Police had only about 100 usable cameras at present and were in the process of procuring additional units. “As long as body cams are available, they are utilized,” he said, adding that not all Officers involved would have been equipped with one.

When asked during the Press Conference about how long Maloney would remain a closed area, Guevarro said the operation would continue for as long as was lawfully necessary to ensure public safety. He said he would not disclose the scope, timing or extent of current and future operations, citing operational security.

The Police Commissioner also rejected concerns that the Police were infringing on citizens’ rights, saying Officers were trained in human rights and were expected to operate within the law. He said residents he encountered during a visit to Maloney on Monday night expressed relief at the presence of Police and Soldiers, despite the inconvenience caused by restrictions on movement.

“As long as I hold the office of Commissioner of Police, I will utilize every lawful power and every lawful authority and every lawful tool available to me to protect the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago,” he said.

More on this as it becomes available.

[Source: T&T Guardian]

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