Praedial Larceny Squad
The Praedial Larceny Squad (PLS) was established in November 2013, the PLS of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries is charged with the responsibility to reduce the incidence of praedial larceny in the country through the implementation of various interdiction and suppression strategies including patrols, surveillance, arrests and prosecutions.
Officers attached to the PLS perform regular foot and mobile patrols within farming communities and markets, investigate reports and incidents of praedial larceny, interacts regularly with farmers and agricultural stakeholders and provide them with assistance and direction in respect to praedial larceny and participate in programmes and scheduled activities aimed at praedial larceny awareness.
Media Releases
Praedial Larceny Squad Appointments at MALF
The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF), recently appointed Mr. Murchinson Alexis and Mr. Brian Bruce to the positions of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the Praedial Larceny Squad (PLS), respectively.
Praedial Larceny Squad in the News
- Praedial Larceny Squad undertakes a joint patrol and community walk exercise
- 30 Food Crop Project farms visited by the PLS in Tortuga and Carlsen Field Districts
- Appreciation Ceremony for Praedial Larceny Squad
- Praedial Larceny Squad engages agricultural stakeholders at community meetings
Farmers Safety Tips
Praedial Larceny Prevention Act
Read/download Praedial Larceny Prevention Act- 10.03
Contacting the Praedial Larceny Squad
Members of the public (inclusive of farmers and agricultural stakeholders) can contact the PLS at any of the following District Offices:
PLS Headquarters
Centeno Estates, Caroni Arena
Road, El Carmen
Administration – 703-0888
Assistant Superintendent – 756-4122
Inspector (South/Central) – 703-0881
Eastern District Office
Farm Road
St. Joseph
Tel: 743-3453
Northern District Office
VMCOTT Compound
Beetham Highway
Port of Spain
Tel: 703-0881
Central District Office
Carlsen Field
Chaguanas
Tel: 671-7147
Southern District Office
Breeding Unit Tr.
Craignish Village
Princess Town
Tel: 655-9893
