Vendor Removal at Swallows Explained: Chief Secretary Farley Augustine Says TTPS Acted on Illegal Vending Regulations

Scarborough, Tobago – August 26, 2024 – On Friday, August 23rd, Chief Secretary Farley Augustine took to Facebook to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent removal of vendors from the Swallows Beach area. Augustine explained that the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) conducted the removal exercise in accordance with laws and regulations governing illegal vending. His statement aimed to provide clarity and context for the TTPS’s actions, which had resulted in the demolition of some vending structures and the temporary displacement of vendors.