Tobago Men Charge for Human Trafficking

According to Casandra Thompson-Forbes of the guardian, Two Tobago me are scheduled to appear in the Scarborough Magistrates Court charged with offences realated to human trafficking. 

This arrest is the second time charges have been laid under the trafficking in Persons Act No 14 of 2011. 

Andy Arthur, also known as "Kolongi," 44, of Dalaford, Tobago, and Jason Colthurst, also know as "Life," 37, of Bethel, Tobago, were arrested and charged on September 3, with trafficking two Venezuelan women under age 25. 

The men were charged under Section 16 of the Trafficking in Persons Act No 14 of 2011.

Police to be charged with human trafficking and Rape

In a dramatic turn of events, a police officer with 23 years’ service is expected to be charged with rape and human trafficking.

The police officer was taken into custody yesterday, with the file being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for further directions.

On March 25, 17 Colombian women were arrested—three in Princes Town and 14 in Marabella at popular bar. Through an interpreter, the three from Princes Town, who were handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, said a police officer was involved in them being brought to this country. With one claiming she was raped by the said constable.

Investigations continued and the officer was questioned after giving evidence in a court matter.

A Colombian man was also assisting police officers in their investigation after he was caught during a sting operation.

Immigration officers received a phone call from a person who said he was willing to pay to have the Colombian women released.

The man was held after he attempted to hand over thousands of dollars in cash.