Quick action by officers of the Northern Divisional Task Force resulted in the apprehension of two individuals and the recovery of a stolen vehicle on Friday afternoon.
At approximately 4:30 pm on Friday, officers on mobile patrol received intelligence from the Northern Divisional Operational Centre and also the Command Centre regarding a stolen vehicle along El Marie Road, Malabar in Arima. They immediately responded, proceeded east along Lennox Yearwood Express Highway near Larry Gomes Stadium, where they spotted a white Nissan Tiida travelling in the opposite direction. After initiating pursuit, the vehicle crashed and was intercepted at Cumuto Lights.
Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of two male suspects: a 20-year-old from Parise Blvd, Morvant, and a 32-year-old from Malick, Barataria.