Crime
Firearms and narcotics seized in Scarborough
Firearm and narcotics seized by TTPS in Scarborough anti-crime operation
Firearm and narcotics seized by TTPS in Scarborough anti-crime operation
An anti-crime operation in Scarborough led to the seizure of a firearm and narcotics. Between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers on mobile patrol acted on information about a firearm hidden near the old N.I.B. Mall on Gardenside Street. An extensive search uncovered a black leather side bag containing an unmarked firearm, a magazine, 28.68 grams of cocaine, a razor blade, a digital scale, a lighter, a knife, and a blue vendetta. The recovery of the firearm is the 15th weapon seized so far in Tobago. The operation was directed by ACP Hazel, coordinated by Senior Superintendent Rodhill Kirk, and led by Acting ASP Sunil Bharat. The investigation, supervised by PC Defreitas, is ongoing.