Venezuelan man abducted for ransom after business meeting in Trinidad

Police in Trinidad are investigating the kidnapping of a Venezuelan national, Albert George Navarro Arcia, 30, who was abducted during a supposed late-night business transaction in central Trinidad.

Arcia was reportedly met by armed men on Friday night in the Waterloo/Carapichaima area. He had arrived at the location shortly before 11 p.m. in a Nissan B13 car, accompanied by an 18-year-old man, to conduct a deal involving the sale of cheese.

Moments after their arrival, Arcia was confronted by several men and forced into a car, which then drove off. His companion managed to flee the scene unharmed and later reported the incident to the police.

Hours later, relatives of Arcia were contacted via WhatsApp by individuals claiming responsibility for the kidnapping, demanding a ransom of US$10,000 for his safe release. Police are actively working to pinpoint the exact location of the abduction and trace those involved.