Over $833,000 worth of commercial frying oil was discovered missing from the Coconut Growers' Association compound on the Eastern Main Road, Laventille during a routine stock audit. Security camera footage captured a truck entering the premises, where a forklift was used to load five pallets of oil before the vehicle departed. The theft involved 200 17-litre kegs of Special Frying Oil valued at $47,000, 1,702 17.3-litre kegs of Master Fry Oil valued at $408,042.36, and 1,873 17-litre kegs of Special Frying Oil worth $378,439.65, totalling over $833,000 in missing products. Investigations are continuing into the unauthorized removal of the merchandise from the facility.
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This is the 48th theft reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Port of Spain
Yard Security Check: Theft of items left in yards and on premises is common in this area. Avoid leaving valuables, tools, or equipment unattended outside — if it can be carried, bring it inside or lock it behind a secure gate.
Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.