A 38-year-old taxi driver of ‘B’ Field, Sophia, was, on Wednesday, arrested after he was allegedly caught by police ranks with an unlicensed .38 revolver, five matching rounds of ammunition, and a spent shell.

According to reports, the ranks acting on intelligence, went to Norton Street and Mandela Avenue at about 06:30 hours where they intercepted a white Toyota 212 motorcar bearing registration number plates HB 9112. Aside from the taxi driver, there were two other persons in the vehicle.

A search was conducted on the driver which led to the discovery of the revolver and the matching rounds on his person.
The man when questioned admitted to the ranks that he was not a licensed firearm holder. After he was told of the offence committed and cautioned, he reportedly told the ranks that he bought the firearm in the interior for his protection.

The man was arrested and escorted along with the motorcar to the East La Penitence Police Station. He remains in custody as investigations continue.