Fifteen people have been placed under Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) under the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2026, with the Government citing alleged links to organised crime, gang activity, firearm offences, violent crimes and vehicle theft networks.
The detention orders, issued by Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander between March 16 and July 20, were published as Legal Notices Nos 561 to 575.
The orders state that the detainees were held to prevent them from acting in a manner considered prejudicial to public safety.
Among those detained was Ameer Zainool, also known as “Smalls,” of Enterprise, Chaguanas. His detention order alleges he was linked to an organised crime group involved in a vehicle theft network operating in Enterprise, Cunupia and surrounding areas, where stolen vehicles were allegedly used in violent crimes.
Several of the orders involved people allegedly linked to organised crime groups operating in the North Coast, Laventille, Cocorite, Lopinot and other areas.
Rashidi Wilson and Mark Williams, also known as “Marky Boy,” were each alleged to be members of factions of the Seven Gang. Their detention orders allege the groups had access to high-powered firearms and were involved in shootings, robberies, extortion, trafficking in narcotics, firearm trafficking and intimidation.
Aquil Jeremiah R Armstrong, also known as “Killy Killy,” was also detained. His detention order alleges he was a member of the Aliens/Seven Gang and an enforcer for the group, with authorities claiming he and others planned retaliatory attacks following the deaths of two relatives.
The orders also named several people allegedly linked to the North Coast Six Gang/6 Gang/ABG faction, including Leroy Junior Hill, also known as “Mau” and “LJ;” Rahiem Evangelist, also known as “Bum Bum,” “Rakeem” and “Akim;” and Christopher O’Connor, also known as “Croc.”
The orders allege the group was involved in murders, shootings, serious violence and witness intimidation, with Hill described as a shooter, Evangelist as an enforcer and shooter, and O’Connor as the second-in-command and a shooter.
Other detainees included Atiba Ako Richards, Dane Adonis, also known as “Lover Boy;” Jamaalee Wilson, also known as “Maly;” Se Chaun Redman, also known as “Redman;” Zebulan Jelani Davis, also known as “Zebby,” and Abraham Ali-Lakraj.
The orders allege these men were connected to informal organised crime groups involved in activities including shootings, home invasions, assaults, witness intimidation and armed robberies.
Richards’ detention order alleges he was involved in human trafficking and the operation of illegal brothels, while Adonis was described as the leader of an organised crime group operating in the Lopinot area.
The final two detention orders involved a vehicle theft investigation.
Rick Tyson, also known as “Ricky,” was detained over allegations that he was involved in a criminal network responsible for stealing, storing, moving and concealing stolen vehicles in the La Brea and San Fernando districts.
Keegan Anthony Gill, also known as “Beagle,” was also detained. His detention order alleges he participated in the theft of three MG motor vehicles from the Massy Motors compound on Cipero Street, San Fernando, including vehicles intended for use by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
The detention orders state that the PDOs were necessary to disrupt alleged criminal activity and prevent threats to public safety.
The allegations contained in the detention orders have not been proven in court.
