Senior Multimedia Reporter
radhica.sookraj@guardian.co.tt
Military warheads believed to be decades old were discovered along the Godineau River bank, near the Godineau Bridge, on Sunday.
Investigators said at 7 pm, Benson Chance and Prakash Rambachan were fishing near the bridge when they noticed several objects resembling missiles among the rocks on the southeastern side of the bridge. It is believed that the warheads could have come from the Venezuelan mainland.
A total of 22 cylindrical projectiles resembling military warheads were seized by the police, and the T&T Defence Force. Police said they were rusty and intact.
A fisherman who requested anonymity said Godineau River is prone to flooding, particularly during the rainy season and there was often illegal dumping there.
The river connects to the communities of Woodland and St John’s Road, South Oropouche. It is used by illegal migrants and even smugglers during the night but is a source of recreation during the daytime.
A team, including Cpl Lancaster, PC Gervais, WPC Boodram-Ramdass, and PC Ramcharan, secured the area.
Sgt Mahabir, along with PC Surujbally from the Special Branch, spoke with Major Carr of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, who made arrangements for disposal.
Senior police officers, including ACP Simon, ACP Mystar, ASP Corrie, and others, visited the scene. Investigations are ongoing.