CMC – Armed bandits got away with an estimated TT$15, 000 in cash belonging to the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) in a daring daylight robbery on Friday.

According to a report by Guardian Sports, the robbers stormed the TTCB’s offices at Clifford Roach Drive in Balmain, Couva around 1:30 p.m. and held up staff at gunpoint before opening a safe and making off with the cash in a waiting vehicle.
In a subsequent release, the TTCB condemned the brazen and violent act.
“No employee should have to endure the terror and trauma inflicted by these gunmen in the course of simply carrying out their duties,” the statement read.
“This disturbing incident is another stark reminder that crime and criminality continue to threaten the safety, wellbeing and peace of law-abiding citizens and institutions across our nation. We call on the relevant authorities to act swiftly and decisively to bring those responsible to justice and to strengthen measures to protect citizens from escalating violent crime,” it added.
The TTCB said it would continue to support its staff during this difficult time as they recover from the traumatic ordeal.
Head of the National Operations Centre, Johnny Abraham said roadblocks were set up to intercept the bandits and noted that the matter is being investigated.