The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has reminded members of the public to be cautious of false information sent via social media, which can cause unnecessary panic and anxiety.
Yesterday the police service issued a statement about one such example of false news.
The denial came after a social media post began circulating claiming that criminals were asking unsuspecting people to smell a paper - under the guise of selling perfumes - that is actually laced with drugs.
The post claimed that such incidents occurred at malls and saw the victims “passing out” after smelling the paper and claimed that people were kidnapped and robbed.
However, the TTPS said the post and its contents were all fake news.
It said, no such advisories have been issued by the TTPS nor have any reports been made to the police concerning these matters.
The police service also said there is no branch of the TTPS called the “DCP crime branch”
It said citizens are advised to refrain from posting and sharing misleading information which can cause anxiety.
The police service also advised members of the public to check and stay updated with the TTPS App and also with TTPS Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for accurate information on matters relating to crime and policing.