Footballers Molino and Jones speak out after drug sting detention in St. Helena

Kevin Molino and Joevin Jones have publicly confirmed they were the two footballers detained in a TTPS drug operation, and released without charge.

Molino and Jones confirm identities after TTPS drug operation at St. Helena home

Former national team captain Kevin Molino and national footballer Joevin Jones have publicly identified themselves as the two professional players detained earlier this week during a Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) sting operation, guardian.co.tt reports. Both men were released without charge and issued statements via their Instagram accounts.

A police exercise at a Boy Cato Road, St. Helena residence — linked to TTPS monitoring of a man known to authorities — led officers to the property, where they allegedly discovered a bag containing 260 grammes of marijuana. A visitor to the home of one of the released men claimed possession of the narcotics and was expected to appear before the Chaguanas Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Molino: "Released without charge"

In a statement addressed to the public, Molino wrote: "Over the past few days, there has been a lot of public discussion surrounding my detention in connection with a police investigation earlier this week. I cooperated fully with the authorities throughout the process and was released without charge."

Molino acknowledged the personal toll of the episode. "This has understandably been a difficult and emotional experience for me and for those closest to me, especially my children and family," he wrote. He cited his career — representing Trinidad and Tobago as national team captain, playing professionally abroad, and continuing his career today — as something he has never taken for granted, and asked the public to "avoid speculation or rushing to judgment based on incomplete information."

"At this time, my focus remains on my family, my career and continuing to move forward positively," he added.

Jones: "I was not charged with any offence"

Jones, in his own statement, was equally direct. "I want to be completely clear. I was not charged with any offence. I have never been charged with any offence. I cooperated with the authorities throughout the entire process and was released."

He called on the public to let the truth — rather than "social media headlines or speculation" — guide their judgement. "My focus remains on my family, my career and the goals I've worked so hard to achieve," Jones wrote. "I'm grateful for the continued support, encouragement and positivity."

Operation coordinated by senior TTPS leadership

The exercise was coordinated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suzette Martin and led by Senior Superintendent Mervyn Edwards, head of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with support from Assistant Superintendent of Police Ramharack.

Source: Google News TT — Crime