Warrants issued for two gunmen

According to a police report, at about 3.15 pm, PCs Thomas and Tikah of the Ste Madeleine Police Station were on a “Hotspot” patrol when they observed a silver Nissan Almera car with two men wanted in connection with a series of recent robberies in Ste Madeleine.

Upon seeing the officers, the report said, the men sped off.

However with the assistance of officers of the San Fernando and Princes Town CID, Task Force and Rapid Response Unit, a chase ensued.

Upon reaching Peterloo Street, Ste Madeleine, an object was thrown out the vehicle used by the suspects.

A search turned up a .38 pistol and two rounds of ammunition.

The vehicle in which the men were travelling was later found abandoned in Mohan Terrace, St John’s Village.

Officers continued their exercise in the district and during a search in some bushes, police once again recovered a nine millimetre pistol and 14 rounds of ammunition.

They believe the firearm belonged to the men.

The exercise was led by ASP Ali Mohammed and included Insps Don Gajadhar, Sgts Ramroop and Ramlogan and PCs Crawford and Rampersad.

Thomas and Tikah were commended by head of Southern Division, Snr Supt Zamsheed Mohammed.