Police intercepting the black car where the firearms were found. SNO first got the report of the interception but the police initially did not provide any information to our news team.
POLICE PRESS RELEASE - Officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station have reported recovering two firearms about 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
About 6:00 p.m. that evening, officers responded to a report of shots fired at Palmiste, Soufriere. During a patrol of the area, the officers intercepted a black Toyota motor car registration number PA 677 at the intersection of the Palmiste and Soufriere main road. There were three male individuals on the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle was conducted as well as its occupants. During the search of the motor car, the officers recovered what appeared to be a .32 semi-automatic pistol, an apparent .22 semi-automatic pistol and 4 live rounds of ammunition.
All three individuals were arrested and taken into police custody for firearm offences. Charges are expected to be laid against them shortly.