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A rifle and ammunition seized during police state-of-emergency operations last weekend. POLICE PHOTO
- POLICE have recovered and seized two guns, including a rifle, and arrested 23 people for various offences during nationwide operations, as officers continue to enforce the ongoing state of emergency (SoE).
A July 21 statement from the police said within the previous 24 hours, officers held a total of 84 operations.
Police also seized 86 rounds of assorted ammunition, camouflage clothing and a ski mask.
Additionally, 161 fixed penalty notices were issued for traffic offences during 45 traffic operations.
Officers carried out 507 searches and targeted 36 priority offenders.
A pistol and ammunition seized during police state-of-emergency operations last weekend.
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Police said the operations involved specialised units and focused on high-priority offenders, criminal activity hotspots and major roadways.
It added that the police continued their focused efforts to ensure public safety and security through sustained operations across all divisions.
The Southern Division recorded the highest level of operational activity.
The Inter-Agency Task Force also played a significant role, contributing to the seizure of both the rifle and the pistol.
“These efforts are part of the police service’s ongoing commitment to proactive policing, targeting illegal firearms, traffic violations and repeat offenders,” the statement said.
The results were described as a reflection of the police’s continued resolve to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of all people.
Camouflage clothing seized during police state-of-emergency operations last weekend.
Police are urging the public to report any suspicious activity by calling 999 or 555.
Early on July 18, the government declared an SoE.
It was declared after a meeting with Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro and Attorney General John Jeremie late on July 17, regarding an alleged criminal network involving inmates and people outside the prison system.
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