Soldier arrested at police station

A VOLUNTEER soldier was arrested at the Tunapuna Police Station around 1.30 pm yesterday.

Reports revealed that the 43-year-old soldier went to the Tunapuna Police Station and told officers at the charge room that he had information that the police were looking for him. He allegedly began pounding the counter at the charge room and reportedly used obscene language. Police reports revealed that the soldier was cautioned but he continued. He was arrested by PC Jugmohan and placed on charges of resisting arrest, obscene language and disorderly behaviour. The soldier will appear before a Tunapuna magistrate today. Senior officers of the Defence Force were informed of the arrest.