The Ministry of National Security has stated 11 out of 14 T&T nationals were deported by the United States government on Friday. They arrived at Piarco Airport at 2:50 am.
The Government said it received advanced notice from the US Immigration and Customs Enhancememt (ICE).
A chartered flight brought the nationals back home. The Ministry said they were processed by Immigration officials in keeping with protocols.
The 11 consisted of 10 men and one woman. The latter was detained by law enforcement due to two outstanding warrants locally.
However, no further information was provided on the 11 deported as it pertains to where in the United States they arrived from, if any criminal records exist and where in T&T they reside.
This is a developing story. More information will be published when it becomes available.