RANKS under the command of an Assistant Superintendent, conducted an intelligence-led operation at the home of a 30-year-old of La Penitence Squatting Area, on Sunday, at about 00:30 hours.

During the search on the premises, one .32 Taurus pistol with magazine and one round of .32 ammunition were found in the bedroom, police said in a press release,

“A further search was carried out in the premises, and a transparent plastic bag containing a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be narcotics (cannabis) was found in the kitchen.

“The 30-year-old and a 27-year-old female who was also present were questioned whether they were holders of a valid firearm license, and they both responded, no.

“They were then told of the offenses committed, cautioned, arrested, and
escorted to the East La Penitence police station along with the mentioned items,” the release said.

The firearm and ammunition were marked, and the suspected cannabis was weighed in their presence and amounted to 30.3 grammes. This was also marked and sealed. All the mentioned items were lodged.

This duo remains in custody.

Investigations are ongoing.