Firearm seized, stolen vehicle recovered

In a coordinated effort to combat criminal activity, law enforcement agencies conducted two major anti-crime operations in the Arouca and La Horquetta districts on October 10. These operations led to the seizure of a firearm and ammunition, the recovery of a stolen vehicle, and the arrest of multiple individuals. The first operation, carried out between 1 pm and 4 pm in Arouca, involved stop-and-search exercises, roadblocks, and targeted checks. Officers, acting on intelligence and with the assistance of Task Force East, identified a stolen silver Nissan Tiida on Victoria Street. The vehicle, which had a broken rear triangle glass, was confirmed to have been reported stolen in the Malabar district. It was subsequently towed to the Arouca Police Station for further investigation by the Crime Scene Unit. The operation was led by ACP Singh, Snr Supt Gift, and Supt Jaggernauth, with support from officers of the Arouca charge room. Later that evening, between 7.30 pm and 11 pm, a second operation in La Horquetta resulted in the discovery of a Smith & Wesson pistol, one magazine, and three rounds of .40 calibre ammunition at a residence on Sonny Ramdin Avenue. A warrant is expected to be issued in connection with this seizure. Additionally, six men aged between 27 and 40 were arrested for various offenses, including shooting enquiries, outstanding warrants, and traffic violations. This operation was led by ASP Pitt of Northern Division North, with assistance from the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), National Operations Task Force (NOTF), Air Support Unit, Canine Unit, and an external agency.