Two AR-15s were among five firearms seized during anti-crime exercises across the country over the last 24 hours. Seven people were also arrested during the exercise.
According to police reports, during the exercise officers of the Ste. Madeleine Police Station arrested a 37-year-old man from San Fernando for possession of a firearm and ammunition, while a 55-year-old of Ste. Madeleine was held for an outstanding warrant. One black and silver Magnum revolver loaded with six rounds of ammunition were also recovered during the exercise.
The exercise was coordinated by W/Snr. Supt. Winchester, Supt. Rampath, ASP Jaikeran and Insp. Maharaj. In a separate exercise, officers of the North-Central Task Force, Area West, arrested six persons. The exercise, initiated by ACP Samaroo, Snr. Supt. Ramphall, ASP Powder and coordinated by ASP Coggins and Insp. Highly, was conducted around 2:30 pm, on Tuesday 14th June, 2022, in the Tunapuna district.
One black Berretta firearm loaded with three rounds of ammunition and a revolver also loaded with three rounds of ammunition were seized during the exercise.