3 murder suspects among 52 arrested

THREE people were among 52 arrested for murder and attempted murder during massive operational activities at strategic locations throughout the country on Friday night. Of the 52 arrested, 22 were also picked up for possession of narcotics, while 12 were held for robbery offences. Arrests were also made for sexual offences, wounding with intent, larceny of six motor vehicles, possession of firearms and ammunition, recovery of a bullet proof vest and robbery offences.

Several persons were also arrested on outstanding warrants and over 61 traffic tickets were issued for various offences under the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Offences Act. The exercises were led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Anti-Crime Operations) Oswyn Allard with the support of senior officers of various divisions under the general direction of Acting Commissioner of Police, Everald Snaggs.