Alexander: Let police complete Hadeed probe

Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander has called for patience and respect for the judicial process regarding the detention of businessman Dominic Hadeed, his wife Genevieve, and her aunt Star Sabga. Speaking at an event in Tunapuna, Alexander urged the public to refrain from "trial by social media" and the "court of public opinion," stating that investigators need the freedom to conduct their work without external interference.

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What I can share with you at this time is that the police need to do their job, and I am one of the people who advocate that.

Alexander emphasized that law enforcement officers must be allowed to investigate "effectively and efficiently" without being swayed by public commentary or speculation. He noted that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is pursuing a "particular type of investigation" and that its outcome should be awaited before any conclusions are drawn. He expressed surprise at statements made by opposition political figures regarding the matter.

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In order to do that job effectively and efficiently, they must be given that option, that opportunity to do that, without this set of crosstalk and the court of public opinion making statements and thing.

Drawing on his experience as a former police officer, Alexander defended the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, calling it "second to none" and describing the DPP as "very meticulous." He stressed the importance of respecting the rule of law, suggesting that such values should be instilled from within the home. The minister warned that a decline in respect for authority could have broader societal consequences, urging citizens to allow the judicial process to take its course and accept court decisions.

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All I can say is that the police are pursuing a particular type of investigation and we await the outcome.