River-limers arrested in Caura with firearm, narcotics

 Two men were arrested, and a firearm, ammunition, and a quantity of narcotics were seized during a police operation in the North Central Division on February 14, 2025.

In a statement the TTPS said the operation, conducted between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., involved officers from the Tunapuna Criminal Investigations Department, North Central Task Force East and West, and Tunapuna Court staff.

During the exercise, officers searched a 37-year-old man at Pool 1, Caura Royal Road.

 A silver and black 9mm pistol with five rounds of 9mm ammunition was reportedly found in his possession, leading to his arrest.

A second suspect, a 33-year-old man, was also searched and found allegedly in possession of:

• 7.83 grams of Ecstasy

• 7.71 grams of Cocaine

• 9 packets of Xanax (8.08 grams total)

• 6.59 grams of Molly

• An additional 4.54 grams of Cocaine

Both men were taken into custody. Further searches at their residences reportedly uncovered additional illegal substances, including:

• 50.9 grams of Ecstasy

• 49.4 grams of Hashish

• 49.7 grams of Molly

• 22.6 grams of Xanax

• A quantity of cash and packaging materials.

The exercise was led by Senior Superintendent Michael Pierre and supervised by Superintendent Gift, ASP John, Inspector Pierre, Sgt Peters, and Cpl Grant.