Southern Division police officers arrested six people and seized a quantity of ammunition and illegal narcotics, yesterday June 25. According to police reports, a party of officers conducted anti-crime patrols between 4 am to 9 am yesterday, to help curb the rise of gang activities as well as firearm, robbery, and shooting offences in the division.

In a press release, the TTPS also stated that the officers paid special emphasis on targeting known offenders suspected of being involved in these crimes. Based on intelligence gathered on suspected gang activities and surveillance conducted, the officers executed search warrants at the home of priority offenders in the Farmers Road Perry Young, Indian Walk and Charles Street, La Romaine areas.

The officers arrested six suspects during the exercise for various offences. Two 18-year-old men from Princes Town were detained for Possession of Cocaine for Trafficking, and two suspects, ages 23 and 36, of Indian Walk were arrested on Robbery Enquiries. While two men from Indian Walk ages 37 and 44, were arrested for Possession of Ammunition.

Investigations are ongoing.