British police to help with drug inquiry in Trinidad
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.SCOTLAND YARD detectives are investigating allegations of widespread corruption and drug dealing by senior police officers in Trinidad and Tobago.
Two senior officers travelled to Trinidad earlier this week and more officers are expected to be sent, Scotland Yard said yesterday. They are investigating claims that police officers on the Caribbean islands have been operating a drugs cartel.
The allegations were made in March after the suspension of Assistant Police Commissioner Rodwell Murray. He was relieved of duty by the islands' Police Service Commission because of 'discreditable conduct'. He is alleged to have assaulted a female officer.
Mr Murray denies the charges and claims he was framed. He claims other officers set him up because he refused to have anything to do with a drugs ring.
The Trinidadian authorities appointed a two-man inquiry to investigate his claims. Mr Murray was interviewed for two days and the resulting report was passed to the Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, who asked Scotland Yard to investigate. It was felt there were insufficient police officers locally.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments