A Diego Martin man was arrested and a high-powered rifle and quantity of ammunition seized by officers of the Western Division, during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the district last night.
The exercise, conducted between 6 pm and 9 pm, on Tuesday 15th August was sanctioned by ACP Maharaj, coordinated by Snr. Supt. Henry and ASP Gyan and spearheaded by Insp. Grant and Sgt. Carmona.
According to police reports, during the exercise, officers acting on information, proceeded to Bridge Road, Diego Martin, where they observed a male suspect holding a long black metal object resembling a firearm.
The suspect is said to have looked in the direction of the officers before running off.
He was held a short distance away and one AR-15 rifle loaded with a magazine containing 25 rounds of 5.56 ammunition.
The 20-year-old suspect of the area was arrested in connection with the find.
Investigations are ongoing into the above matter.