Police seized over 1.6 kilogrammes of cannabis, cocaine and ammunition, and arrested three persons during a series of coordinated anti-crime exercises conducted across the Central Division on Saturday 7th November, 2026.
The exercises, conducted under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield, involved officers attached to the Central Division Task Force (CDTF) Areas North and South, the Freeport Police District and the Cunupia Police Station.
During an exercise conducted between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. by officers of CDTF Areas North and South, one man was arrested for Possession of Marijuana for the Purpose of Trafficking.
The exercise was coordinated by ACP Remy, Snr. Supt. Bhagwandeen, Supt. Glodon and ASP Ali, with the support of Insp. Rampersad. It was led by Ag/Sgt Samaroo and supervised by Ag/Cpl Charran.
While conducting patrols along Kevin Park Street, Cunupia, officers observed a man who, looked in the direction of the marked police vehicle, quickened his pace and entered an apartment building. Officers pursued him and observed him discard a black bag before apprehending him a short distance away.
A search of the bag revealed 1,625 grammes of cannabis. The 50-year-old man, of Kevin Park Street, Cunupia, was arrested in connection with the find. PC Nurse is continuing enquiries.
In a separate exercise, officers proceeded to a bushy area along River Branch Road, Caroni, approximately 100 metres into the bushes, where they discovered a makeshift wooden structure. A search of the structure resulted in the seizure of a black plastic bag containing three rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and approximately three grammes of cocaine. No arrests were made in connection with this discovery, and enquiries are continuing.
Meanwhile, officers attached to the Freeport Police District conducted an exercise between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., under the coordination of Snr. Supt. Bhagwandeen, Supt. Bisnath, ASP Harrypersad and Insp. (Ag.) Ramdial, and supervised by Sgt. (Ag.) Umaid.
The exercise included officers of the Freeport Foot Patrol Unit, who conducted patrols and checks on suspicious persons and motor vehicles. Drivers’ documents and vehicle identification details were also verified. Six stop-and-search forms were completed, while two Fixed Penalty Notices were issued for traffic violations, including driving while using a cellular phone.
Additionally, a stop-and-search exercise was conducted in the Cunupia District and environs between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. by officers attached to the Cunupia Police Station and Charge Room.
One woman of River Road, Kampo, was arrested for driving without a driver’s permit and a Certificate of Insurance.