Moruga Pensioner Caught With Shotgun, Dried Cannabis

A man was arrested, a firearm recovered, and a quantity of narcotics seized during an anti-crime exercise in the Southern Division on Saturday afternoon (27th September, 2025).

According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), around 4:20 PM, Ag. Sgt. Seecharan led a team of Officers, including PC Marcus, PC Laloo, PC Adams, PC Khan, PC Hosein, and PC Ramsaroop, on an operation duty, when they acted on intelligence and proceeded to an address at St. Clair Trace, Marac Village, Moruga.

Upon entering the premises, PC Hosein observed the occupant, a 65-year-old man, holding a shotgun. The firearm was immediately seized, and the suspect arrested.

A subsequent search of the premises led to the discovery of a crocus bag containing two (2) kilogrammes of dried cannabis, well above the legally permitted amount. The narcotics, along with the firearm, were conveyed to the San Fernando Police Station, where the pensioner was also taken into custody.

The TTPS said he was later charged with possession of a firearm and is expected to face an additional charge of possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

PC Hosein is continuing enquiries.