ON Wednesday August 23, 2023 during a joint Police operation in the Northern Division, at the Dierre-Fort and Ti Rocher intersection in Castries, Officers had reasonable grounds to stop a white Toyota SUV, which was occupied by two male individuals. The behaviour of the two occupants aroused the suspicion of the Police Officers, which prompted a search of the motor vehicle.
During the conduct of the search, the officers discovered and confiscated one 9mm Taurus pistol with a magazine containing 11 rounds of ammunition. Neither of the occupants produced a valid Firearm User Licence, which would have given either of them the legal authority to carry a pistol and ammunition.
In addition to the discovery of the firearm and ammunition, the officers also confiscated a quantity of green plant-like material, which is suspected to be Cannabis. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested for the offences of Possession of Firearm without a Valid Licence, Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Controlled Drugs.
The occupants have been identified as 23-year-old Terrance Chandler and 18-year-old Terry Valcin, both residents of Ti-Rocher, Castries. The pair have been charged for offences of Possession of Firearm without a Valid Licence, Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Controlled Drugs. They are scheduled to be taken before a Magistrate’s Court for purpose of bail.