An electrical technician employed with the Inter-island Ferry Service was arrested on Monday after officers executed a search warrant at his home at Rivulet Road, Indian Trail, Couva and found a  a firearm and a quantity of ammunition and narcotics. 

During the search, Northern Division Task Force (NDTF) officers discovered one Berretta pistol fitted with a magazine containing two rounds of 9mm ammunition, one bullet proof vest, one rifle scope, one metal detector and a quantity of marijuana.

The man was arrested and taken to the Arouca Police Station where investigations are ongoing.

The exercise also included a party of officers of the Inter- Agency Task Force (IATF) Strike Team, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Canine Branch.