One man has been arrested and a firearm and ammunition were seized during an anti-crime exercise in the Matura Police District yesterday, Saturday 30th March, 2024.
The TTPS says acting on intelligence, officers proceeded to Orosco Road where they met the suspect and conducted a search of his person and upon searching the suspect's front left pants pocket, a loaded firearm was reportedly found.
The suspect is not a holder of a Firearm User’s Licence (FUL).
PC Caraballo secured the firearm and arrested the suspect who was taken to the Matura Police Station.
Also in the Southern Division officers based on intelligence proceeded to Lumsden Street, Gasparillo and conducted a search and reportedly found one Bersa.380 pistol loaded with one magazine and 9 rounds of ammunition.380 ammunition.
Two men ages 21 and 22 years old were arrested in connection with the find.
Investigations are ongoing.