Prompt action by vigilant officers led to the apprehension of two individuals and the confiscation of illegal firearms during a targeted traffic stop and search operation following J’ouvert celebrations in Siparia.
Between 4:45 am and 5:15 am on Saturday, officers from the Siparia District conducted a Traffic Stop and Search Exercise in the area.
They arrested a 38-year-old resident of Sennon Village, Siparia, who was found in possession of a 9-mm pistol and ammunition. Additionally, a 24-year-old from Palo Seco Beach Road was detained for possession of a .38 revolver and ammunition.
The operation was led by PC Phillips of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), supported by officers from the Siparia Police district.
In a separate initiative, officers from the Highway Patrol Task Force conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Traffic Stop and Search Exercise from 11:00 pm on Friday to 3:00 am on Saturday, along the Uriah Butler Highway. During the exercise, four individuals were arrested:
- Two males, a 39-year-old from Warren Road, Cunupia, and a 31-year-old from Mc Bean Village, Couva, were arrested for DUI (breath alcohol exceeding the prescribed limit).
- A 52-year-old man was arrested for failure to produce a driver’s license and DUI (breath alcohol exceeding the prescribed limit).
- A 22-year-old man from Munroe Road, Cunupia, was arrested for dangerous driving and driving without a driver’s permit.