Residents of Carlsen Field, Longdenville want aerial surveillance of their residential and farming district because of the high incidence of murder and other crimes."Carlsen Field has become a notorious dumping ground for dead bodies in Central Trinidad and it is reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s when Wallerfield was the hotbed for crimes in the country," one irate resident complained.Within recent months, several murders occurred and corpses were found in Carlsen Field, the latest last week being Jenniffer Ali, an employee of the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation.
Residents fear that if no proper surveillance is instituted, sooner than later, Carlsen Field could well become the crime hot spot in T&T."We need regular aerial surveillance in Carlsen Field on a 24-hour basis. Crime has to stop in Carlsen Field, as indeed Trinidad and Tobago," a member of the community council noted."Carlsen Field was handed back to the Government and the people of Trinidad and Tobago from the Americans, and later the then government did not see the wisdom to utilise the several magnificent buildings and infrastructure to build a central city.
"But later use the lands was for agricultural purposes and now it has become a crime haven," the official said."'We must commend Supt Johnny Abraham for his adeptness in apprehending some of the criminals, but we feel aerial surveillance would assist further."Wives, mothers and daughters continue to live in fear and they do not venture out by themselves day or night, a mother said.Whilst this proposal is being considered, residents want a 24-hour police patrol, including the installation of a mobile police post.