12 rounds of ammunition found in Port of Spain during IATF operation

Police seized 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from a wooden structure on Lower Duncan Street. The find came during Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield 2026.

Ammunition uncovered near car park in Port of Spain

Guardian.co.tt reports that police recovered 12 rounds of ammunition during a multi-agency operation in Port of Spain on Tuesday morning.

Officers of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), operating under Operation R.E.S.O.L.U.T.E. Shield 2026, searched a wooden structure near a car park along Lower Duncan Street at approximately 11:30 a.m. PC Ramgulam discovered a black plastic bag containing 12 brass-coloured cylindrical metal objects resembling 7.62mm ammunition.

The operation extended beyond the discovery site. Foot patrols were conducted in Beverly Hills and surrounding areas, during which 17 individuals and seven vehicles were searched.

Officers also issued fixed penalty notices for a range of traffic offences, including use of a handheld mobile device while driving, driving without a valid certificate of insurance, and five offences for failing to wear a seatbelt.

The operation was spearheaded by ACP Hazel, Senior Superintendent Ramnarine, Superintendent Ramsook and ASP Singh, and coordinated by Inspector Steele.

Source: Google News TT — Port of Spain