One man is in custody after the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during a routine traffic stop exercise on Wednesday.
Around 4.30 am on April 10th, officers intercepted a white Hyundai Tucson vehicle along Lady Young Road, Morvant, based on information received, officers had cause to search the vehicle and the driver, a 30-year-old man of Arima Old Road, Arima.
The search revealed; a gun and nine rounds of .45 ammunition, and the man was immediately arrested. Officers also conducted additional searches at the residence of the man, in the presence of his relative.
Investigations are continuing with PC Mohammed.
Charges are expected to be proffered before the end of the week.