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TWO anti-crime operations in the Arouca and La Horquetta districts on October 10, resulted in the seizure of a firearm and ammunition, the recovery of a stolen vehicle, and multiple arrests.

A TTPS press release said the that between the hours of 1 pm-4 pm, officers conducted stop-and-search exercises in the Arouca district. The operation involved roadblocks and targeted checks aimed at deterring and detecting criminal activity.

Acting on the information and with the assistance of Task Force East, officers proceeded to Victoria Street, Arouca, where they observed a silver Nissan Tiida with the left rear triangle glass broken. Further checks confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen in the Malabar district.