Firearm, ammunition seized at Piarco Airport

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August 21, 2026

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A male passenger arriving at Piarco International Airport from New York has been charged after Customs officers allegedly found a firearm and ammunition in his possession.

The discovery was made on August 15, during routine Customs operations at the airport.

According to the Customs and Excise Division, the passenger arrived aboard JetBlue Airways Flight B617 from John F Kennedy International Airport.

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