The TTPS arrested several people and a firearm and quantities of ammunition and narcotics were seized during anti-crime exercises conducted in the Southern Division yesterday, September 19.

According to a TTPS statement, officers conducted an exercise around 2:30 am, on Sunday 18th September, 2022, in the Claxton Bay district, during which they arrested a 22-year-old man after he was found with a Smith and Wesson pistol loaded with a magazine containing 11 rounds of ammunition.

Meanwhile, in the La Romaine district, officers of the Southern Division Task Force and Canine Branch conducted an exercise between 3 pm and 8 pm yesterday, which resulted in a 32-year-old man being held for possession of a quantity of marijuana.

According to the statement, “During the period 12:30 am and 5 am, officers paid special
emphasis to several bars in the Division, where criminal activities are prevalent and held five persons for varying offences including use of obscene language, resisting arrest and wearing camouflage clothing.

Investigations are ongoing into all these matters.