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A suspect has been arrested in connection with Tuesday morning’s explosion at the Government Campus’ Parkade, police sources confirmed. The suspect was arrested around 5 pm yesterday.
Police and crime scene investigators found over 10 packages on the man.
The area was also cordoned off as officers carried out a search.
However, police sources indicate that nothing illegal was found to be in his possession.
Guardian Media understands the suspect was taken to the Besson Street police station, where up until press time, he was being questioned in connection with the explosion.
On Tuesday, an explosion was heard around 8 am following which members of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, including the Explosive Detection and Disposal Unit and Fire Services, responded. A three and a half-hour long search was conducted and an electronic device was discovered in the western part of the building near an elevator.
The area between Independence Square North and Queen St between Edward St and Richmond Street were cordoned off while police officers managed the flow of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the area. This subsequently led to moderate to heavy traffic congestion along Wrightson Road.