With Carnival 2017 less than one week away, the TTPS has issued a Carnival 2017 Public Notice, warning the general public against committing certain acts during the carnival season and otherwise.

The Carnival Regulations 2017 which were said to be ordered by the President, outlines nine acts, some of which can be liable to a fine and imprisonment.

The public is being warned against wearing masks or disguises except during the carnival period as they will be liable to a fine of $1,000.00 and up to six months imprisonment.

The Regulations state that if any person is found in possession of any articles that are prohibited under the Regulations, any member of the TTPS can seize said articles.

It further notes that any person found in possession of an object resembling a firearm or any object that a member of the TTPS believes can be used to intimidate or cause someone injury, these articles can be seized and taken away. Any person that refuses to hand over any article which a member of the TTPS requires to be delivered up for seizure is liable to a fine of $240.00 and imprisonment for six months.

Meanwhile, the Regulations further sought to warn persons who plan to play Jab Molassies or Jab Jabs during this carnival, that it is illegal to extort money or anything of value from persons, by threatening to smear them with any substance.

It says “It is unlawful for any person to smear or daub any substance or thing on any other person and it is also unlawful to offer or attempt or threaten to smear or daub anything on any person in order to intimidate or obtain money or anything of value from such persons.”

Over the weekend, Soca Artiste Bunji Garlin took to his Instagram account to chastise persons who may have spoken out against Blue Devils.

He said “When you see the blue devils step out to block your path. It’s either they colour you up or you pay them to leave your clothes clean. If you can’t understand it then migrate from TNT. Simple.”

Several social media users have since criticized his comments.

Meanwhile, the Regulations also sought to remind the public that it is unlawful to appear dressed in any uniform resembling that of the Police Service, Fire Service, Prison Service or any unit of the Defence Force.

Check out the regulations and Bunji Garlin’s comments below.