Ammo found in washing machine in Couva

Community Relations Department officers in the Central Division today responded to a call at a residence at Exchange No. 1 Couva.

A report issued by the TTPS states, the officers, on arrival at the location met with a male occupant of the home who reported that while proceeding to do his laundry, he observed a clear plastic bag containing suspicious items in the washing machine.

The officers, WPC Sandiford and WPC Cuffy-Joseph, checked the bag and found six rounds of ammunition, a quantity of marijuana, and two rolled pieces of paper.

The report also indicates that occupant shared with the officers of an ongoing dispute between two family members; where one party threatened to fabricate evidence against the other.

The items were seized and taken to the Chaguanas CSI unit to be processed. No one was arrested.