Barbadian authorities have achieved a significant breakthrough in their ongoing campaign against illegal weapons following a meticulously coordinated security operation in Christ Church. The joint mission, executed on January 24th, involved elite units from the Barbados Police Service Tactical Response Team and military personnel from the Barbados Defence Force, operating under the strategic umbrella of Operation Broken Trident.
Acting on intelligence, the combined force descended upon the Brownes Gap area within Sargeants Village at approximately 3:00 p.m. The targeted search of the densely vegetated terrain yielded a substantial arsenal. Security personnel successfully uncovered a hidden stockpile containing two high-powered rifles, two semi-automatic pistols, and a significant quantity of 100 live rounds of ammunition, all deliberately concealed within thick foliage.
The discovery represents one of the more considerable seizures of illicit armaments in recent months, highlighting persistent challenges with weapons trafficking. While no arrests were made at the scene, the successful confiscation has undoubtedly disrupted potential criminal activity and prevented these weapons from circulating on the streets. Forensic analysis of the recovered items is now underway as investigators work to trace the origin of the firearms and identify those responsible for their possession. This operation underscores the continued commitment of Barbadian security forces to combatting organized crime and enhancing public safety through proactive, intelligence-led interventions.