Four women among 19 held in police raids

Four women were among 19 people in an exercise carried out by officers of the Western Division. The exercise started around 6 pm on Friday and ended at 10.30 am yesterday.

Reports revealed that officers led by Sgt Nandram Monilal carried out raids in St James, Nelson Street and Morvant. Three women ages 19 to 23 years were arrested in connection with a robbery. At another house, a mother, father and their two 17-year-old sons were arrested. Others were held on outstanding warrants, possession of narcotics and robberies. The exercise formed part of the anti-crime initiative of Police Commissioner Hilton Guy.