A 24-year-old male nurse is in police custody after he jumped into a Woolford Avenue, Georgetown trench to discard an illegal firearm in his possession, during a random stop and search carried out by police.

The nurse was riding a gold and black XR motorcycle at the time he was stopped. He was found with a .32 revolver.
Reports indicated that police, on motorcycle patrol, were on Woolford Avenue, proceeding east, when the nurse was stopped and questioned by the ranks.

Police said he suddenly dismounted the motorcycle, ran and jumped into a nearby trench with police in pursuit. He was subsequently apprehended.

Checks were made in the trench where he had jumped and a silver .32 revolver, with the serial number filed off, was found.

The nurse was told of the offence committed, cautioned and he remained silent. He, along with the firearm, was escorted to the Alberttown Police Station where he was placed into custody and the said firearm was marked, sealed and lodged, along with the motorcycle.