A 43-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped on Thursday night and a $3,000 ransom demanded for a safe return.
According to a police report, at 4 pm the Couva woman contacted her relatives claiming that she was kidnapped by three men and being taken to an unknown location.
At the time, she said that from looking out of the window of the car she believed she was somewhere in Arima.
The relatives contacted the police and officers from the Central Division and the Northern Division responded.
Roadblocks were set up in the Arima community, but the victim was not located.
Police said at about 10 pm relatives got another call from the victim who was put on to talk to the police.
She alleged that the men were demanding $3,000 for her safe return and were threatening to kill her if the money was not paid.
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit has since been contacted and is aiding with enquiries.
Police said they believe that the amount demanded was the amount that a member of the victim’s family owed a man for outstanding work.
Investigations are continuing.