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Hadeeds Released After Government Revokes Detention Orders
By Aurax Radio | July 23, 2026 | 2 min read
Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve, have been released after Trinidad and Tobago's Homeland Security Minister revoked the preventive detention orders issued against them under the state of emergency. The criminal investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate the prime minister and senior government officials remains active.
Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander announced the revocation of the Preventative Detention Orders while confirming the criminal investigation remains active.
Businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve, were released from custody Wednesday after Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander revoked the Preventative Detention Orders (PDOs) issued against them under Trinidad and Tobago's 2026 State of Emergency regulations. The Ministry of Homeland Security said the decision followed a comprehensive review of legal, medical and public interest considerations, including a recommendation from the Constitution Review Tribunal and ongoing assessments conducted under the Emergency Powers Regulations.
In a statement, the ministry said the revocation of the detention orders does not end the criminal investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate the prime minister and senior members of the government. Authorities said the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, working with local and international law enforcement agencies, continues to investigate the allegations. The ministry added that monitoring and other security measures remain in place to protect public safety while the investigation proceeds.
Alexander said he determined that continued detention would be disproportionate after considering all relevant circumstances, including the Privy Council's decision not to hear the state's substantive appeal on an expedited basis. He also noted that investigators have expanded their inquiries beyond the original scope of the case and into multiple jurisdictions, requiring cooperation among several law enforcement agencies. The ministry said it remains committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting constitutional rights and ensuring public safety as legal proceedings and the criminal investigation continue.
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