A shocking revelation has emerged from a recent audit into the Strategic Services Agency (SSA), a critical organization in Trinidad and Tobago’s fight against crime. The audit uncovered a disturbing truth – the SSA was being controlled by a religious cult made up of highly-trained military operators armed with advanced weaponry. This group was allegedly on a treasonous mission to overthrow the government.
The head of the National Security Council, Dr. Rowley, disclosed these findings in a statement to Parliament, shedding light on an alarming situation that had gone unnoticed for years under the current administration. The SSA, originally created in 1995 to combat drug trafficking and criminal activities, had expanded its role in 2016 to focus on serious crime detection and prevention.
In a surprising turn of events, the then director of the SSA, Major Roger Best, was sent on administrative leave and later terminated after allegations of transferring high-powered automatic guns to SSA employees. The agency’s assets were secured by police in a coordinated operation to prevent the removal of potential evidence.
The involvement of the Jerusalem Bride Church, run by charismatic leader Pastor Ian Albert Ezekiel Brown, in the SSA’s activities raised further concerns. Members of this church, including military personnel, were implicated in the unauthorized procurement of weapons and ammunition.
The audit also revealed instances of nepotism and opportunism within the agency, with family members and associates of certain individuals surreptitiously employed. The cult’s doctrine preached a military-led replacement of the political leadership in a doomsday scenario.
The revelations of extensive weapons training, unaccounted ammunition, and the illegal acquisition of military-grade firearms led to further investigations by law enforcement agencies. Rowley expressed shock at the agency’s procurement of large quantities of arms and ammunition without proper oversight from the National Security Council.
Efforts are now underway to rebuild the SSA and ensure that it operates within the boundaries of the law. The aim is to strengthen the agency, enhance its professionalism, and align it with its core mandate of fighting crime effectively. As investigations continue and corrective actions are implemented, the hope is that the SSA will emerge from these tumultuous events as a more robust and law-abiding organization.
