A police officer has been charged with Possession of Ammunition following an intelligence-led operation conducted by officers of the Central Division.
The operation was led by DCP Suzette Martin and ACP Remy, spearheaded by Superintendent Glodon and supervised by ASP Mark Hernandez. Field operations were conducted by members of the Central Division Operations Unit and Central Division Task Force, Area South.
At approximately 7:45pm on Monday 17th August 2026, officers, acting on intelligence from an external intelligence agency, proceeded to the Southern Main Road, Couva, where they intercepted a black Nissan Sylphy motor vehicle.
The occupant was identified as PC Avinash Kussie, attached to the Couva Police Station, who was off duty at the time.
During the exercise, officers allegedly found a black plastic bag containing ten (10) rounds of 9mm ammunition. PC Kussie was detained and conveyed to the Chaguanas Police Station.
The ammunition was subsequently marked, photographed and properly packaged for evidential purposes. The vehicle was also secured for further examination.
As part of the investigation, searches were conducted at the officer’s residence and his locker at the Couva Police Station. Nothing illegal was found during those searches.
Further enquiries were conducted by PC Hosien, under the supervision of W/Cpl Mohan. Following consultation with the Division’s Legal Adviser, an investigation file was submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on August 24th, 2026 for advice and guidance.
On Tuesday August 25th, 2026, instructions were received from the Office of the DPP to prefer a charge against PC Avinash Kussie for the offence of Possession of Ammunition.