PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – The United States Embassy in Trinidad has confirmed that a man wanted in New York for drug-related murder charges, attempted robbery, and weapons possession, has been extradited to the North American country.

The embassy said that the extradition of Anthony Regis-Ash took place in December and that he faces a possible sentence of life in prison after being charged in the State of New York in September 2022.

It said that a warrant of arrest was issued for Regis-Ash in New York in October 2022 for two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of attempted robbery, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. The man had reportedly fled the United States to Trinidad and Tobago in June 2021 before he could be charged.

“After US law enforcement authorities requested the extradition for Regis-Ash in July 2024, a local arrest warrant was issued by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, and he was arrested in the Cunupia area of Trinidad on October 9, 2024. On December 21, 2024, Reginald Armour, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, signed a warrant of removal for Regis-Ash.” said US Ambassador Candace Bond.

The embassy said that Regis-Ash was escorted to the United States by Marshals from the United States Marshals Service and Special Agents from the US Diplomatic Security Service assigned to the Regional Security Office.

“This extradition is yet another example of the deep collaboration between US and Trinidad and Tobago law enforcement. The partnership between our nations has never been stronger or more fruitful, and results like this one demonstrate the importance of continuing to work together to support the rule of law and make our communities safer,” concluded Bond.