Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro has commended Western Division officers following coordinated operations on Sunday that resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms, ammunition, narcotics and a stolen vehicle.
The CoP praised the division’s professionalism and effectiveness, stating the operations reflected “continued commitment to proactive policing, sustained enforcement, and the protection of communities.” He lauded Senior Superintendent Ag Williams and his team for maintaining operational focus and encouraged them to keep pressure on criminal elements.
Around 2:53 p.m. on January 11th, officers acting on intelligence searched an abandoned concrete structure at Faustin Trace, Maraval. They discovered a multi-coloured backpack concealed behind galvanized material containing one Glock 19 pistol and three packages with 369 rounds of assorted ammunition (100 rounds of 9mm, 106 rounds of 7.62mm, and 163 rounds of 5.56mm).
Officers continued searching and found a white crocus bag containing six rifle magazines, two pistol drum magazines, one rifle butt, one pistol extended magazine, two packages with 356.6 grams of cannabis, eight black ski masks, and dark-coloured clothing items.
In a separate operation at Belle-Vue, Long Circular Road, St. James, PC Burgos discovered a black plastic bag near a garbage heap containing a Beretta firearm with a magazine and five rounds of 9mm ammunition.
A 30-year-old priority offender from Jeffers Lane, St James and Celestine Trace, Maraval was arrested pursuant to the Emergency Powers Regulation 2025.
Around 9:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of a suspicious silver Nissan AD van parked on Nicholas Street, Maraval. WPC Salandy located the vehicle, which bore false registration plates and had a tampered ignition. The vehicle was conveyed to St. James Police Station.