The Scarborough Magistrates’ Court was evacuated yesterday morning following a second bomb threat in just over a week.
Police confirmed the threat was received around 8 am, disrupting the morning’s legal proceedings in Tobago’s capital.
Police quickly arrived at the scene, blocked access to the street and cordoned off the building while they assessed the credibility of the threat and conducted investigations.
After several hours, however, law enforcement confirmed that the threat was false.
The incident followed a series of bomb threats made at 11 locations across the country more than a week ago. Those threats were also found to be false.
Senior Superintendent Rodhill Kirk confirmed that a special police unit visited the scene yesterday. He said he believed the threat was sent from “the same email that has been going around to all the different places.”
The incident occurred just days before Independence Day celebrations in Tobago.
Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander told the media a week ago that an arrest in connection with the bomb threats was imminent. However, no arrests have been made to date, and investigations are continuing.
TTPS Public Information Officer ASP Owie Russell said the matter was being pursued through a collaborative effort between the Special Branch and Cyber Crime Unit.
Under Section 21 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, a person who communicates a bomb threat is liable, upon conviction, to imprisonment for life.
