Crime & safety · Developing · 1 min read · Published 29 Oct 2026
Police Detain Man After Reported Gun Find in Couva
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
A 29-year-old man from La Romaine was detained after officers reportedly found a firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition during a search in Couva, according to 103.1FM. The report says he remained in custody pending enquiries; it does not identify him or say that charges had been filed.
The Full Story
Officers conducting an Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. exercise received information about a man on the Southern Main Road in Couva with a bulge around his waist, according to the police account reported by 103.1FM on 29 October.
Sources: 103.1FM, 29 Oct, 5:37 p.m. AST ↗
The report says a search uncovered a firearm tucked into his clothing, fitted with a selector and containing 15 rounds of ammunition. Police detained the 29-year-old La Romaine man and took him to Chaguanas Police Station.
Sources: 103.1FM, 29 Oct, 5:37 p.m. AST ↗
He was reported to be in custody pending further enquiries. The reviewed account does not name him, state when the incident occurred or report charges or a court appearance. It describes an arrest and an alleged firearm recovery, rather than a finding of guilt.
Sources: 103.1FM, 29 Oct, 5:37 p.m. AST ↗
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