TWO men have been charged for several possessions of firearms.
Dane Maraj, 38, of Timberland Park, D’Abadie was charged with transferring a firearm, possession of firearm (component part), possession of a firearm contrary to firearm user’s license (FUL) and trafficking in firearms.
Roland Surajdeen, 47, of Palmiste, San Fernando, was charged with Possession of Firearm (component part) and Breach of Terms of Firearm User’s License.
Police reports are around 8.30 am, on Sunday, officers of the Highway Patrol Task Force were conducting road traffic exercises in accordance with the patrol policy, along the northbound lane of the Solomon Hochoy Highway, in the vicinity of the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, when they stopped a white Mercedes Benz with a male occupant.
Upon searching the vehicle, the officers allegedly found one firearm component.
Further enquiries led officers to the suspect’s home, where they executed a search warrant. The search resulted in the discovery of 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition on the premises.
As the officers continued their investigations, they proceeded to the home of a second suspect, where a large cache of firearms, ammunition, and firearm components, namely slides and barrels were allegedly found.
Both men were arrested and charged on Wednesday and are due to appear at the Arima Magistrates’ Court on Thursday to answer to the charges.
In a release by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) on Wednesday, Snr Supt Wayne Mystar, Head of the Traffic and Highway Patrol said he was pleased that the new grid system was effecting the seizure of illegal firearms, narcotics and the arrest of criminals. He added that he expects more success in the upcoming months as the new grid system is being expanded throughout the country.
Teen found with gun and ammunition
Additionally, the TTPS reported that around 11.45 pm Tuesday, a 17-year-old male was arrested after officers of the Penal Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and South Western Division Task Force (SWDTF), executed a search warrant at a home located at Sunrees Road, Penal.
During the search of the premises, officers found a 38 Special Revolver, containing three rounds of .38 special ammunition, amongst a pile of clothing wrapped in a jacket belonging to the suspect.
He was told of the offences committed, cautioned in accordance with the Judges’ Rule for children, arrested and taken to the Oropouche Police Station.
And during a roving and house search exercise conducted in the North Central, Northern and North Eastern Divisions, between the hours of 11 pm on Tuesday and 5 am on Wednesday, officers acting on information received, proceeded to Roble Street, Morvant.
The officers conducted a search in the vicinity of a dumpster, where one black plastic bag containing one Rossi .38 Revolver with five rounds of .38 special ammunition, and one transparent plastic wrapping containing 190 grams of marijuana was seized.
PC Noriega is continuing enquiries.
