Five men have been charged with firearm and ammunition offences following two separate police operations over the weekend.
Police recovered two illegal firearms and 21 rounds of ammunition during the operations.
In the first case, 38-year-old mechanic Zane Dopwell of Walvaroo and 33-year-old entrepreneur Kyle Ragguette of Long Wall were jointly charged with possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
Police allege that the men were found with a Glock 19 pistol and 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition in Paul’s Avenue on September 26.
Both men appeared before the Serious Offences Court and pleaded not guilty. Bail was denied, and the matter was adjourned to October 5.
In the second case, three men from Diamond were jointly charged.
They are 29-year-old mechanic Tearon James, 32-year-old tradesman Terrell McLean and 32-year-old labourer Akeem Peniston.
Police allege that the men were found with a Diamondback .380 pistol and six rounds of ammunition in Kingstown on September 26.
They also pleaded not guilty when they appeared before the Serious Offences Court. Bail was denied, and the matter was adjourned to October 12.
Police are encouraging members of the public to share information about illegal firearms, ammunition and suspected criminal activity.
Information can be provided to Police Control at 457-1211 or the nearest police station.
