One man has been arrested and a firearm and a quantity of ammunition eized in D’abadie by officers of the Northern Division early this morning.

According to the TTPS between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am, this morning officers conducted a Joint Roving and Road Block Exercise. This exercise included the Arima CID, Northern Division Task Force both North and South, Special Operations Unit and Operation CP. Special attention was paid in the following areas; Arima Business District, Jones Town, Maturita Village, Temple Street, Jacob Hill Wallerfield, La Horquetta Phase 4, La Horquetta Phase 7.

During the exercise officers stopped and search a 26-year-old Dabadie man along Devenish Street, Arima and an illegal firearm, Ruger 45 Pistol and six rounds of 45 ammunition was found in his possession. He was arrested and conveyed to the Arima Police Station.

This exercise was spearheaded by ACP Subero, Snr Supt Montrichard, and Supt Cathy, coordinated by ASP Pitt and Inspector Mascal. PC Seetaram is continuing enquiries.