January 18, 2021

Monkeys, Gun & Ammunition Seized- Cops Detain Group Including Venezuelan Nationals

By Newsroom

Four people including two Venezuelan nationals were arrested in Moruga this morning after being found in possession of six monkeys, a gun and 32 rounds of ammunition.

Officers were on mobile patrol along Lance Mitan Road, Moruga, when around 1 am, they stopped a black Cube motor vehicle with four male occupants. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a Smith and Wesson nine millimetre pistol with 32 rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition were allegedly found.

An additional search was conducted resulting in the discovery of six monkeys.

The four occupants were subsequently arrested.

The animals have since been handed over to the Emperor Valley Zoo.

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