Scores of young men from Laventille were detained after a soldier was shot while on patrol in the area.
Police said Private Ryan Gittens was shot in the right forearm and was taken for treatment at the Port-of-Spain General Hospital. His condition is stable.
Residents said police officers and soldiers stormed Desperlie Crescent, Batson Place, Tilbury Place and Lovell Place this morning, breaking down doors and taking away suspects.
The residents said the officers destroyed their Christmas decorations and other items in the raid.
National Security Minister Gary Griffith says he will not condone any violence against any members of National Security.
Griffith said in an interview that “no one is concerned” when soldiers or police officers were shot or killed.