Chester Sambrano
Two suspected drug traffickers are currently being interrogated by detectives in the Tobago Division after being nabbed earlier this morning reportedly with a firearm, ammunition, narcotics and cash.
In a media release, the TTPS said the male suspects, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, of Signal Hill, and a 29-year-old tradesman, of Rockley Vale, Scarborough, were intercepted along Northside Road, Rockley Vale, by officers of the Tobago Divisional Task Force (TDTF).
TDTF officers allegedly found and seized one pistol, a magazine with 17 rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition, an additional four rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition with markings of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, several plastic packets amounting to 991 grammes of marijuana, and TT$39,117 and USD 206.
The suspects are jointly facing possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking charges.
Meanwhile, the TTPS said the 29-year-old suspect is facing additional charges of resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody.
According to police reports, at 12.30 am today, TDTF officers were on mobile patrol when they spotted a white Mitsubishi Lancer with two male occupants driving suspiciously.
While stopping the vehicle, TDTF officers simultaneously received an all-points bulletin from the Tobago Operational Centre about two male suspects in a white motor vehicle conveying guns and ammunition.
During the search of the intercepted vehicle, TDTF allegedly found and seized the firearm, magazine, ammunition, 848 grammes of marijuana and TT$34,117 and USD 206.
Police later searched a white Hyundai H-100 belonging to the 29-year-old suspect in which they allegedly found an additional 143 grammes of marijuana together with TT$5,000.
PC Thorpe, of the TDTF, is continuing investigations.