Taxi with 9mm pistol and marijuana stopped in Montevideo: one arrested
Police officers from the GRT and PADO intercepted a taxi in Montevideo with a loaded weapon and six cannabis wrappings. The driver, 37 years old with a criminal record, was arrested.
Taxi intercepted in Montevideo carrying loaded pistol and drugs
On the night of 12 October, officers from the Tactical Reserve Group (GRT) and the High Operational Dedication Programme (PADO) of the Operational Zone V Command detected a taxi in the vicinity of Tomás Burgueño and Camino Corrales, according to gub.uy.
Upon sighting the police officers, several occupants exited the vehicle whilst the driver attempted to drive away. The taxi was intercepted moments later.
An inspection of the motor vehicle revealed a 9mm calibre pistol beneath the driver's seat, with a round in the chamber and 14 rounds in the magazine. Six cannabis wrappings and other objects were also seized.
The driver, a 37-year-old man with a criminal record, was arrested and taken to police facilities. Four people who were at the scene were identified. The Duty Prosecutor ordered the detainee to be brought before the court.
Source: Google News UY — Montevideo