The remains of at least 50 infants and six adults have been dumped at a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago, police say.
The country's police service (TTPS) stated that the bodies were found in the town of Cumuto, approximately 40km (25 miles) from the capital Port of Spain on Trinidad, which is part of the Caribbean nation.
A preliminary investigation indicated it could be a case of the unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses. It remains uncertain if the incident is connected to gang violence, a significant issue in a country with one of the highest murder rates in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The police noted that five of the six adult bodies—comprising four men and two women—bore identification tags, and two exhibited signs of post-mortem examinations.
Police commissioner Allister Guevarro labeled the discovery as deeply troubling, asserting a commitment to holding accountable any individual or institution that violated their duty regarding the treatment of the deceased.
A state of emergency, granting police expanded powers of search and arrest, has been in effect since March 2, with travel advisories issued by the US State Department. Although violent crime has reportedly decreased since 2024, challenges persist across the nation.
The country's police service (TTPS) stated that the bodies were found in the town of Cumuto, approximately 40km (25 miles) from the capital Port of Spain on Trinidad, which is part of the Caribbean nation.
A preliminary investigation indicated it could be a case of the unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses. It remains uncertain if the incident is connected to gang violence, a significant issue in a country with one of the highest murder rates in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The police noted that five of the six adult bodies—comprising four men and two women—bore identification tags, and two exhibited signs of post-mortem examinations.
Police commissioner Allister Guevarro labeled the discovery as deeply troubling, asserting a commitment to holding accountable any individual or institution that violated their duty regarding the treatment of the deceased.
A state of emergency, granting police expanded powers of search and arrest, has been in effect since March 2, with travel advisories issued by the US State Department. Although violent crime has reportedly decreased since 2024, challenges persist across the nation.
