Wednesday, July 27, 2011

137 held in police raid

An anti-crime exercise throughout the Southern district resulted in the arrest of 137 people on various offences and 227 motorists were issues tickets for traffic offences.

A team of officers spearheaded by Senior Superintendent, Deodat Dulalchan, and including ASP Mohammed, Inspector Parson and Corporal Vijay Ramdhanie were involved in the 12-hour-long raid conducted by the Southern Division Task Force.

Police said five people were arrested for drunk driving, six for illegal gambling, eleven for housebreaking,
16 for larceny, 38 for narcotics and 61 on outstanding warrants for various offences.

Police said 80 motorists were issued tickets for failure to wear their seatbelt.

The suspects were charged at the San Fernando Police Station and are expected to appear before a magistrate this morning.

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